ケープタウンはテーブル湾(わん)に位置(いち)し、有名(ゆうめい)な港(みなと)を持(も)つ都市(とし)で、アフリカ有数(ゆうすう)の世界(せかい)都市(とし)です。世界的(せかいてき)に有名(ゆうめい)な観光(かんこう)名所(めいしょ)であるテーブルマウンテンや喜望峰(きぼうほう)などがあるケープ草原(そうげん)に位置(いち)しています。Cape Town is located in Table Bay, a city with a famous harbor and one of Africa's leading global cities. It lies within the Cape Grassland region, home to world-renowned tourist attractions such as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
ケープタウンはテーブル湾(わん)に位置(いち)し、有名(ゆうめい)な港(みなと)を持(も)つ都市(とし)で、アフリカ有数(ゆうすう)の世界(せかい)都市(とし)です。世界的(せかいてき)に有名(ゆうめい)な観光(かんこう)名所(めいしょ)であるテーブルマウンテンや喜望峰(きぼうほう)などがあるケープ草原(そうげん)に位置(いち)しています。Cape Town is located in Table Bay, a city with a famous harbor and one of Africa's leading global cities. It lies within the Cape Grassland region, home to world-renowned tourist attractions such as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
参考)Wikipedia:ケープタウン<History of Cape Town> Foundation and Early Settlement
After Vasco da Gama opened the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, the Dutch East India Company began building Cape Town in 1652. Initially, the region was inhabited by the Khoikhoi pastoralists.
Economic Development and Expansion
During the 18th century, agriculture and commerce flourished around Cape Town, driving economic growth. Plantations and a merchant class emerged, and Cape Town evolved from a supply base to establish itself as a major commercial hub.
British Occupation and Limits to Self-Governance
Occupied by Britain in 1795 and formally incorporated into the British Empire in 1806, Cape Town saw little progress in self-governance or political development. Under British rule, its administrative growth remained limited.
19th Century Economic Growth and the Union of South Africa
The 19th century saw economic growth driven by gold discoveries and the impact of the Boer War, leading to the establishment of the Parliament of the Union of South Africa. However, the capital was placed in Pretoria, not Cape Town, causing Cape Town's relative status to decline.
The Anti-Apartheid Movement and Nelson Mandela's Influence
In the 20th century, Nelson Mandela, a central figure in the anti-apartheid movement, was imprisoned on Robben Island and released in 1994. Due to his influence, Cape Town became known as the site of a historic turning point for the Republic of South Africa.