Bible Encyclopedias
Cape Town

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Cape of Good Hope

Next Entry
Cape Verde Islands

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Encyclopedias
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
• Cape Town
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
• Cape Town
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
• Cape Town
The Jewish Encyclopedia
• Cape Town

Capital of Cape Colony, situated at the head of Table Bay, on the SW. coast, with Table Mountain rising behind it; is a regularly built, flat-roofed, imposing town, with handsome buildings and extensive Government gardens; well drained, paved, and lit, and with a good water supply. The Government buildings and law courts, museum and art gallery, bank and exchange, are its chief architectural features. It has docks, and a graving dock, and is a port of call for vessels of all nations, with a thriving commerce.