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Paarl
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Overlooked by a massive granite outcrop, the city is the country’s third oldest and is at the heart of a renowned wine region. It is also home to the world’s only museum dedicated to a language (Afrikaans).
Overview of Paarl
Overlooked by a massive granite outcrop, the city is the country’s third oldest, as evidenced by some of its historic buildings. It is also at the heart of a renowned wine region and home to the world’s only museum dedicated to a language (Afrikaans in this case).
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: 125,479 inhabitants (2013).
- Area: 64.61 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: http://www.paarlonline.com