Durban - General
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Durban, situated in the province of
KwaZulu-Natal, is a cosmopolitan city with a hospitality infrastructure which makes it one
of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa.
It is a short drive away from the magnificent northern
KwaZulu-Natal game parks and forests that are world-renowned for their abundance of
wildlife and flora.KwaZulu-Natal is proud of its conservation feats.
Durban is home to a rich variety of cultures. Notably,
there is the vibrant Zulu Kingdom with its colourful tribal traditions and proud heritage.
There are also traces of its colonial history. In addition, one experiences the mystique
of the Orient that runs through every facet of this city’s life which we see in
mosques, temples, eastern markets, silk and sari shops, spice emporia and traditional
festivals.
Greater Durban has a population of just over one million
people and is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. Its natural sea harbour is the largest
and busiest in Africa. Durban is also the ideal pivot from which to explore the numerous
attractions the Province has to offer. Apart from the game parks to the north, there are
the majestic Drakensberg ("Dragon Mountain") range, the Valley of a Thousand
Hills, the historical battlefields of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, the northern and
southern beach resorts, and the Wild Coast with its lush vegetation.
The International Convention Centre, where the World
Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance will
be held, is in the heart of the city, within a two kilometre range of all the major
hotels.
CLIMATE
During August and September, average temperatures in Durban
are 23 degrees centigrade maximum and 14 degrees centigrade minimum, with an average
humidity of 77%. Some rain can be expected and Delegates are advised to bring some warm
garments for the occasional cooler evening.
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