Region: Western Cape Province
Location: southwest coast of South Africa
Major Cities: Cape Town (capital)
Population: 7,113,776 (2021 estimate)
Area: 129,386 km2
Principle Industries: The biggest sector in the Western Cape's economy is the financial, business services and real estate sectors contributing approximately R77 billion in 2008. Manufacturing was the second largest contributor valued at R43.7 billion in 2008 with the agricultural sector being the fastest growing at 10.6% in the same year. High-tech industries, international call centres, fashion design, advertising and TV production are niche industries rapidly gaining in importance.
Consulate/Regional Representative in California:
Consulte General of South Africa in Los Angeles
To learn more about this region:
- Provincial Government of the Western Cape
- The World Factbook - South Africa
- Britannica - South Africa
- Western Cape Tourism
- Trading Partner Portal - South Africa (CalChamber)
