The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Mthatha. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers. It is partly the traditional home of the Xhosa, and the birthplace of many prominent South Africans, such as Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Govan Mbheki,Chris Hani ,Steve Biko and Charles Coghlan.
The landscape is extremely diverse. The western interior is largely arid Karoo, while the east is well-watered and green. The Eastern Cape offers a wide array of attractions, including 800 km of untouched and pristine coastline along with some particularly splendid beaches, and "big-Seven" viewing in a malaria-free environment and beautiful beaches.
Where's Eastern Cape ?
It is a Province that's part of Sub-Sahara Region of Africain South Africa.
In the South African Boarders,It kisses the boundaries of Lesotho Kingdom, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal,the Province of the Northern and Western Cape.
Eastern Cape, The Whale's play ground, The Big Five draws an Eco-tourism experience, Cosmetically South African Beaches are witness the elegant Xhosa culture.The Province that genetically engineered two democratic South African Presidents (Mr N.Mandela and T Mbheki ).
Port Elizabeth (P.E) was name after Sir Rufane 's wife Elizabeth who was the governor of the Cape Colony in the times of South African colonialism. This town will host one of the World Cup 2010 matches at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. With it history in hosting prestigious events,Definitely it will deliver the best through out.
Eastern Cape, The Whale's play ground, The Big Five draws an Eco-tourism experience, Cosmetically South African Beaches are witness the elegant Xhosa culture.The Province that genetically engineered two democratic South African Presidents (Mr N.Mandela and T Mbheki ).
