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Van Riebeeckstrand Destination Guide
Delve into Van Riebeeckstrand in South Africa
Van Riebeeckstrand in the region of Western Cape is a city in South Africa - some 802 mi or ( 1290 km ) South-West of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Current time in Van Riebeeckstrand is now 03:24 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Vissershok, Tableview, Springbok, Rosendal, and Kalkoond. While being here, make sure to check out Vissershok . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Van Riebeeckstrand ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Township Tour - Khayelitsha (South Africa - Capetown) PART ONE
Khayelitsha, a township just outside Cape Town (PART ONE). Most visitors to South Africa are warned of its dangers but the townships are far more friendly than we've been led to believe. For PART TWO, ..
Cape Town Canon EOS 600D T3i Sunset
Ok so bought myself the 600D with 18-135mm lens. Tested it out in Cape Town, at Big Bay. I am super happy with my purchase. Love U Canon. 9 July 2011 ..
Randolf goes Skydiving in Cape Town / Herr Jorberg beim Fallschirmspringen in Kapstadt
Only the Facebook Video is with original Sound facebook.com Just another Monday in Cape Town. Today Randolf goes for a skydive with views of the beautiful Table Mountain and Randolf jumps out of the p ..
Robben Island, Waterfront Mchao's photos around Robben Island, South Africa (m*robben island)
Preview of Mchao's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these videos ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sepia tuberculata
Sepia tuberculata is a species of cuttlefish native to South African waters from Melkbosstrand to Knysna . It lives in very shallow water to a depth of 3 m. It is endemic. The type specimen was collected off the coast of South Africa and is deposited at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.
Located at -33.72 18.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Blaauwberg
The Battle of Blaauwberg, also known as the Battle of Cape Town, fought near Cape Town on 8 January 1806, was a small but significant military engagement. It established British rule in South Africa, which was to have many ramifications during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A bi-centennial commemoration was held in January 2006.
Located at -33.76 18.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Sepia angulata
Sepia angulata is a species of cuttlefish native to the southeastern Atlantic Ocean, from Bloubergstrand to Still Bay . It is known only from cuttlebones. The validity of S. angulata has been questioned. Cuttlebones of this species are up to 75 mm in length. The type specimen was collected near Bloubergstrand, South Africa and is deposited at the South African Museum.
Located at -33.80 18.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Atlantis Diesel Engines
Atlantis Diesel Engines (ADE) was a South African manufacturer of diesel engines and vehicle components, notably for the military. Engine manufacture ended in 1999. The company's primary facility is located in Atlantis, Western Cape.
Located at -33.60 18.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Seli 1
The MV Seli 1 was a Turkish bulk carrier, operated by TEB Maritime of Istanbul, that was en route to Gibraltar when it was driven aground off Bloubergstrand near Table Bay by strong westerly winds shortly after midnight on 8 September 2009, having reported engine failure and a snapped anchor chain.
Located at -33.82 18.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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