eastern cape

The Eastern Cape is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha. Due to its climate and nineteenth century towns, it is a common location for tourists. It is also known for being home to many anti-apartheid activists, the most famous being Nelson Mandela hailing from the province.
  • Established: 27 April 1994
  • Capital: Bhisho
  • Largest city: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
  • Highest elevation: 3,019 m (9,905 ft)
  • Country: South Africa
  • Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
  • Time zone: UTC+2 (SAST)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org