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It
is one of six World Floristic Regions and stretches over an
area
of some 90 000 square kilometers containing about 3%
of the Earths plant species. There are over 9000 different species of
plant and about 70% of them
are endemic to the region.
To give some perspective - Table Mountain
National park which is only 22 000 hectares, has more plant
species than the
whole of the United Kingdom or New
Zealand!!!
The kingdom boasts 11 000 marine animal species, 3 500 of which are endemic, and 560 vertebrate species, including 142 reptile species, of which 27 are endemic.
South Africa’s national flower, the King Protea is perhaps the most
famous.
The Cape Floral Region offers beautiful and exciting adventures from hiking, mountain biking, diving, incredible places to stay, people and much more.
I
live in Stellenbosch and enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the
region. In my years here I have seen some really beautiful and
contrasting places.
From lush forests to arid semi-desert regions, each
having its own unique beauty. The best way to enjoy it is up close
where you can really see the
sheer diversity. The coastline is just as
impressive and tons of fun and sights.