| Country | Republic of South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Population | approx. 4.7 million (metropolitan area) |
| Languages | English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa (11 official languages) |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR), 1 EUR ≈ 20–22 ZAR |
| Time Zone | CET+1 (UTC+2), no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 230V, Type M/N (three-pin, round) — adapter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water safe in Cape Town |
| Telephone Code | +27 |
| Visa | Not required for DE/AT/CH (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Point | Table Mountain (1,085 m) |
| Flight Time from DE | 11–12 hours (direct flight) |
