Together with the towns of Uitenhage and Despatch, the city of Port Elizabeth forms part of the area known as Nelson Mandela Bay. Among South Africa’s larger cities, Port Elizabeth is second only to Cape Town in terms of historical interest. This history can be seen in the form of parks, monuments, and architecture.
Port Elizabeth is commonly referred to as South Africa’s water sports capital due to its good climate, warm sea, stunning beaches, and breathtaking coastline. PE for short, Port Elizabeth’s nicknames include “The Windy City” or “The Friendly City”. Port Elizabeth is also one of the major seaports in South Africa; it actually has two harbours. Port Elizabeth is one of the most important production centres of South Africa’s motor industry, which means it hums with business and commerce.
- Port Elizabeth’s “Eastern Province Herald” became South Africa’s first daily newspaper in 1898;
- The main library of Port Elizabeth contains books dating back as far as 1800;
- Six of South Africa’s seven biomes (major habitats) are on offer in the Eastern Cape;
- The area surrounding Port Elizabeth boasts more indigenous plant species than there are in the entire British Isles;
- Port Elizabeth’s Feather Market Hall was originally built to house ostrich feather auctions; and
- Climatologists claim that Port Elizabeth is the least windy coastal city in South Africa.
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