The+Cape+Of+Good+Hope

The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky promontory in Cape Town. It is a significant landmark to sailors that marks the most eastward end of the cape peninsula. However, it is commonly confused as the most southern end of the cape peninsula. The Cape of Good Hope was first spotted by a portuguese navigator, Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 on his return voyage to Portugal after investigating trade routes. Ever since then, the cape has been known for its breathtaking beauty. The Cape of Good Hope is known for stormy weather and rough seas (it was originally named The Cape of Storms). This is because it is located at the warm mozambique- agulnas current (Indian Ocean) and the cool benguela current (Antarctic Ocean). The Cape is also home to 250 species of birds, with the major species being African Penguins. The penguins are quite extraordinary and only have black and white bodies. Baboons are one of the main tourist attraction in the Cape. They are known for raiding people for food, and sometimes they steal baby strollers! There are 11 troops who patrol the baboons of the cape. Last but not least, The Cape has countless species of flora. Some areas are covered with flora, while others have open spots.The flora is all sorts of colors that really make the whole Cape beautiful. Today, The Cape of Good Hope is a huge tourist attraction in The Table Mountain National Park. It has astonishing views, unique animals, and gorgeous flora.