Fun facts about Durban
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The name 'Natal' was given to the area by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, meaning 'Christmas' in Portuguese.
Durban
South Africa
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the “History” section
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Durban has been named the greenest city in the world by Husqvarna Urban Green Space Index.
Durban
South Africa
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the “Tourism and culture” section
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Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC BY 2.0
The Phansi Museum in Durban is one of the most extensive Southern African art museums in the world.
Durban
South Africa
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the “Tourism and culture” section
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Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC BY 2.0
Durban is home to The Sharks rugby union team, who play at Kings Park Stadium, also known as the Shark Tank.
Durban
South Africa
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the “Sport” section
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Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC BY 2.0
The Port of Durban is the busiest port in South Africa and the fourth-busiest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Durban
South Africa
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC BY 2.0