English Exonyms - South Africa

South Africa

Suid-Afrika
Many South African towns have multiple names due to the diversity of languages.

  • Alexanderbaai : Alexander Bay
  • Aliwal-Noord : Aliwal North
  • Grahamstad : Grahamstown
  • Kaapstad : Cape Town
  • Mooirivier : Mooi River (Vaal), Mooi River (KwaZulu-Natal) and Mooi River (town)
  • Plettenbergbaai : Plettenberg Bay
  • Simonstad : Simon's Town
  • Vishoek : Fish Hoek

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