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Port Elizabeth
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Port Elizabeth (Afrikaans: Port Elizabeth; Xhosa: Ibhayi) is a city in South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province, at 33°58′S 25°36′E. The city is located on Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa.
Port Elizabeth is just south of the expanding Addo Elephant National Park, and boasts the highly successful University of Port Elizabeth which has merged with PE Technicon and Vista University in 2005 to form the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Since 1998, Port Elizabeth has been in a friendship partnership with the Swedish City of Gothenburg. A partnership fostering development of common fields of interest such as solid waste management, public libraries, sport and tourism.
In 2000 Port Elizabeth became the sixth sister city to Jacksonville, Florida.
The furthest death attributed to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami occurred on 26 December 2004 at Blue Horizon Beach, outside Port Elizabeth, 8,000 km (5,000 miles) away from the source of the earthquake that caused the giant wave.
Port Elizabeth, often shortened to "PE", and nicknamed "The Friendly City" or "The Windy City", was founded in 1820 by Sir Rufane Donkin, the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony, and populated with 4,000 British settlers arriving by sea. The new seaport town was named after Donkin's late wife, Elizabeth. (It was not named for Elizabeth I as many people claim). The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children.
In 2001, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM), or Nelson Mandela Metropole, was formed by joining Port Elizabeth with the neighbouring towns of Uitenhage and Despatch and the surrounding agricultural areas. This metropolitan area has a population of 1.5 million.
Home of South Africa’s motor industry, Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage host General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Continental Tires and many more. Most other industries in the NMMM are geared towards the motor industry, providing parts such as wiring harnesses, catalytic converters and tires to the vehicle manufacturers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is the larger of two airports located in the small city, but is not an international airport. International visitors to the city, one of South Africa's major tourist venues, usually fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town. Progress Aerodrome, the second of the two, is mostly used by civilians and student pilots as a training and recreational facility.
Construction of a second seaport is underway and will increase the count to two in the near future. The newer international harbour, Coega, will support an increase in the size of the city's industries and the addition of new industries.
The Donkin Reserve was erected in honour of Sir Rufane Donkin's wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city is named. The stone pyramid bears a touching inscription which reads "To the memory of one of the most perfect of human beings who has given her name to the Town below.". The Lighthouse on the reserve was built in 1861 and is now used as the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism office.
Fort Frederick was built from stone in 1799 by British troops to protect against a possible landing of French Troops. The fort is named after Frederick, Duke Of York. It was originally armed with two eight pounder guns and has a guardhouse and powder magazine.
The Horse Memorial was erected to honour the many horses and mules which died during the Second Boer War between 1899 and 1902.
Many of these wonderful attractions can be seen whilst taking a 5 km stroll along the Donkin Heritage Trail which makes its way through the city center.
Port Elizabeth is just south of the expanding Addo Elephant National Park, and boasts the highly successful University of Port Elizabeth which has merged with PE Technicon and Vista University in 2005 to form the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Since 1998, Port Elizabeth has been in a friendship partnership with the Swedish City of Gothenburg. A partnership fostering development of common fields of interest such as solid waste management, public libraries, sport and tourism.
In 2000 Port Elizabeth became the sixth sister city to Jacksonville, Florida.
The furthest death attributed to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami occurred on 26 December 2004 at Blue Horizon Beach, outside Port Elizabeth, 8,000 km (5,000 miles) away from the source of the earthquake that caused the giant wave.
Port Elizabeth, often shortened to "PE", and nicknamed "The Friendly City" or "The Windy City", was founded in 1820 by Sir Rufane Donkin, the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony, and populated with 4,000 British settlers arriving by sea. The new seaport town was named after Donkin's late wife, Elizabeth. (It was not named for Elizabeth I as many people claim). The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children.
In 2001, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM), or Nelson Mandela Metropole, was formed by joining Port Elizabeth with the neighbouring towns of Uitenhage and Despatch and the surrounding agricultural areas. This metropolitan area has a population of 1.5 million.
Home of South Africa’s motor industry, Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage host General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Continental Tires and many more. Most other industries in the NMMM are geared towards the motor industry, providing parts such as wiring harnesses, catalytic converters and tires to the vehicle manufacturers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is the larger of two airports located in the small city, but is not an international airport. International visitors to the city, one of South Africa's major tourist venues, usually fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town. Progress Aerodrome, the second of the two, is mostly used by civilians and student pilots as a training and recreational facility.
Construction of a second seaport is underway and will increase the count to two in the near future. The newer international harbour, Coega, will support an increase in the size of the city's industries and the addition of new industries.
The Donkin Reserve was erected in honour of Sir Rufane Donkin's wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city is named. The stone pyramid bears a touching inscription which reads "To the memory of one of the most perfect of human beings who has given her name to the Town below.". The Lighthouse on the reserve was built in 1861 and is now used as the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism office.
Fort Frederick was built from stone in 1799 by British troops to protect against a possible landing of French Troops. The fort is named after Frederick, Duke Of York. It was originally armed with two eight pounder guns and has a guardhouse and powder magazine.
The Horse Memorial was erected to honour the many horses and mules which died during the Second Boer War between 1899 and 1902.
Many of these wonderful attractions can be seen whilst taking a 5 km stroll along the Donkin Heritage Trail which makes its way through the city center.
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