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cape floral region protected areas world heritage sites of south africa
let southbound take you to the astonishing floral riches of the cape what carl linnaeus described as this heaven on earth a vast area of mountainous shrubland dominated by fynbos and rich in faunal floral and cultural diversity . the cape floral kingdom is one of the oldest plant kingdoms in the world with some species dating back 60 million years the smallest and richest of the worlds six floral kingdoms with a staggering 9 600 flora species 70 % of which occur nowhere else on earth . comprising eight unique areas table mountain groot winterhoek cederberg boland de hoop boosmansbos swartberg baviaanskloof contains 112 red data book endangered species of fauna as well as endemic bird area species hiking 4x4 trails base jumping adventure caving whale watching wine farms cheese and arts festivals and much more comprehensive tourist listings maps and color photos
paperback 30 degrees south 2008 isbn13 9780958489188 isbn10 0958489181
abridged n isbn 13 9780958489188 number in series 1 number of pages 144 publisher casemate pub & book dist llc release date 62135769600000 series title world heritage sites of south africa travel guides