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South Africa’s capital, situated at the country’s southwestern tip, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Founded in 1652 by Dutch settlers seeking to create a revictualing station for ships passing around Africa and roughly halfway to India, Cape Town’s complicated colonial history resulted in a fascinating and varied mixture of cultures. In 2014, it was promoted to a World Design Capital due to its intersection of Afro-chic architecture and sustainable design. Framed by magnificent Table Mountain National Park and the rocky Atlantic coastline, Cape Town offers breathtaking panoramic views