2010 Soccer World Cup Host Cities
Discover more about the nine host cities for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa! Including information about each city, it's people and it's stadium, detailed interactive maps of each of South Africa's host cities, local attractions, photographs and things to do. Click on a host city below to find out all the facts!Bloemfontein Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:45
Bloemfontein, situated in the Free State, bordering on the semi arid Karroo, is the judicial capital of South Africa. It is affectionately known as the City of Roses, due to the popular annual rose festival and the abundance of roses in the area. At an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level, Bloemfontein is home to 650 thousand soccer mad supporters.
Cape Town Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:47
Cape Town, the Mother City, is nestled under Table Mountain, with the cold Atlantic waters of Table Bay on the one side and the warm Indian Ocean waters of False Bay on the other. With a population approaching 3 million, this cosmopolitan city is a hive of activity and it's mediteranian climate allows it's inhabitants to enjoy a wide range of sports and other outdoors activities.
Durban Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:48
Durban is the largest city in Kwazulu Natal and boasts the busiest port in Africa. Its sub-tropical climate and beaches make Durbans Golden Mile a favourite tourist destination. Durban is an exciting city, with a cosmopolitan feel, a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. The Durban Metropolitan area is home to almost 3 million people.
Johannesburg Host City 2010
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Johannesburg is the largest city and economic hub of South Africa, also known as the Golden City, Jo'Burg or Jozi's. Situated in Gauteng at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level, Johannesburg has a sub-tropical highland climate and was originally built on the discovery of gold, Johannesburg has a population of about 4 million soccer hungy supporters.
Nelspruit Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:50
Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga, is often refered to as the Gateway to the Kruger National Park. The lush green hills and numerous waterfalls are typical of the sub-tropical climate that Nelspruit enjoys all year round. At an altitude of 675 meters above sea level, Nelspruit has a population of about 320 thousand people.
Polokwane Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:50
Polokwane, capital of the Limpopo province, in the far north of South Africa is situated at an altitude of 1230 meters above sea level on the tropic of Capricorn. Founded in the gold rush era, Polokwane is the centre to local African culture and is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southern hemisphere and is home to about 350 thousand people.
Port Elizabeth Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:51
Port Elizabeth is the commercial capital of the Eastern Cape and is the second oldest city in the country. Often refered to as the windy city or the friendly city, Port Elizabeth has a moderate climate all year round and is well known for its sandy white beaches and warm Indian Ocean water. Port Elizabeth has a population of about 1 million sports lovers.
Pretoria Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:52
Pretoria is the Administrative capital of South Africa and is situated in the northern part of the Gauteng province. Often refered to as the Jacaranda City, due to the abundance of these purple blossomed trees lining its roads. At an altitude of 1340 meters above sea level, Pretoria has a sub-tropical climate and has a rugby crazy fan base of about 2 million people.
Rustenburg Host City 2010
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:53
Rustenburg, in the North West Province, was established a hundred and fifty years ago an the bread basket and administrative capital of a fertile farming area, at the foot of the Magaliesgerg mountain range. Situated at an altitude of 1150 meters above sea level, Rustenburg is home to about a million people, with a strong soccer following.
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