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Capital of south Africa

South Africa has three capitals.

Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa

Prot Leah is the administrative capital of South Africa, located in Magalesburg Valley in the northeast plateau, across the banks of Apis River, a tributary of limpopo river. The altitude is above1300m. The annual average temperature is 65438 07℃. Built in 1855, it was named after Pritorius, a Boer leader, and his son Marquez Routh was the founder of Pretoria, where there were statues of their father and son. 1860 was the capital of transvaal province, which was founded by Boers. 1900, occupied by Britain. From 19 10, it became the administrative capital of the South African Federation ruled by white racists (196 1 year changed to South Africa * * *). Beautiful scenery, known as the "Garden City", the streets are planted with purple flowers, also known as the "Purple Flower City".

Paul is standing in the church square downtown? The statue of Kruger, the first president of South African transvaal province, whose former residence has been changed to the National Memorial Hall. The parliament building on one side of the square, formerly the Transvaal State Parliament, is now the seat of the provincial government. The famous church street is 18.64 km long, which is one of the longest streets in the world, with skyscrapers on both sides. The Federal Building, the seat of the central government, is located on a hill overlooking the city. Located in Paul? The Transvaal Museum on Kruger Street has collected various geological and archaeological remains and specimens since the Stone Age, as well as the National Museum of History and Culture and the Open-air Museum.

There are many parks in this city, covering an area of over 1700 hectares, among which the National Zoo and Wen Ning Park are the most famous. Built in 1949, the pioneer monument with a cost of 340,000 pounds stands on the hill in the southern suburbs to commemorate the famous national migration of the "ox cart March" in South Africa's history. In 1930s, under the exclusion of British colonists, Boers came here from Cape Province in the south of South Africa. The migration lasted for three years. Fountain Valley, Wang Debang Nature Reserve and suburban wildlife reserve are also tourist attractions.

Pretoria is a mining city, and its suburbs are the mining centers of diamonds, platinum, gold, tin, iron, chromium and coal.

Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa.

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, an important port and the capital of the Cape of Good Hope province. A narrow strip at the northern end of the Cape of Good Hope, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, Teble Bay. Founded in 1652, it was originally the supply station of the East India Company. It is the first stronghold established by western European colonists in southern Africa, so it is called the "mother of South African cities" and has long been the base for Dutch and British colonists to expand inland in Africa. It is now the seat of the legislature.

The city stretches behind the mountain, the western suburbs are close to the Atlantic Ocean, and the southern suburbs are inserted into the Indian Ocean, where the two oceans meet. The old colonial buildings in this city are located near the Grand Square. Cape Town Castle, built in 1666, is the oldest building in the city. At that time, most of its building materials came from the Netherlands, and later it was used as the governor's residence and government office.

Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa.

Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, is the judicial capital of South Africa. It is located in the central plateau and is the geographical center of the country. Surrounded by mountains, it is hot in summer, cold and frosty in winter. Originally a fortress, it was officially built in 1846. Now it is an important transportation hub. The original meaning of the word bloemfontein is "the root of a flower". The city has rolling hills and beautiful scenery.

It is the seat of the highest judicial organ in South Africa. Its main buildings include: City Hall, Court of Appeal, National Memorial Hall, Stadium and Cathedral. There are famous dinosaur fossils in the National Museum. The old castle built in 1848 is the oldest building in this city. The old provincial Council, built in 1849, has only one room and is now a national memorial building. This national monument was built in memory of women and children who died in the Second South African War. Famous historical figures of South Africa are buried under the monument. There is a free Orange State University in the city, which was established at 1855.