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Oudtshoorn
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This "very Afrikaner" town in the semi-desert plain of the Little Karoo is the world capital of the ostrich. Beyond the farms, you’ll find beautiful homes and, just a few kilometres away, the Cango Caves, which are among the most stunning in South Africa. The region is also renowned for climbing.
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This "very Afrikaner" town in the semi-desert plain of the Little Karoo is the world capital of the ostrich. Beyond the farms, you’ll find beautiful homes and, just a few kilometres away, the Cango Caves, which are among the most stunning in South Africa. The region is also renowned for climbing.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 61,507 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 37.6 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: www.oudtshoorn-info.co.za