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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Winelands
- Paarl
Paarl
Situated at the foot of the second-largest granite outcrop in
the world, the town of Paarl in the picturesque Berg River Valley
is the biggest town in the Cape Winelands, and features some of the
most superb examples of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art
Deco architecture. It has a rich history, boasting the Drakenstein
Prison where Nelson Mandela spent his last years in captivity, and
overlooking the town from the slopes of the Paarl Mountain is the
Language Monument, which symbolises the birth of the Afrikaans
language. Along with its historical background, Paarl is also known
for its award-winning wines, particularly its reds, which can be
sampled along the world's first 'Red Route'. Paarl's wine route
includes over 40 cellars, among them Nederburg and KWV, and many of
them also make a variety of delicious cheeses.
Information & Facts
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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