南非首都叫什麼（你知道南非城市的這些）
2023-06-24 16:28:31 2
你知道南非的城市也有「暱稱」嗎？「母親之城」開普敦、「黃金之城」約翰尼斯堡、「藍花楹之城」（「紫葳城」）普利托利亞、「風之城」及「友好之城」伊莉莎白港等等……這些「暱稱」可說是城市的另一種名片，聽到「暱稱」便能明白這座城市的特別之處，現在就來一起看看南非城市暱稱的來源吧！
Did you know that South African cities have their own "nicknames"? 「The Mother City」 — Cape Town; 「the City of Gold」 — Johannesburg; 「the Jacaranda City」 — Pretoria; 「the Windy City」 and 「Friendly City」 — Port Elizabeth. These nicknames act as name cards, revealing the unique features of the cities. Let's go and have a look at how these cities got their nicknames!
「母親之城」——開普敦
"The Mother City" — Cape Town
開普敦又被稱為「母親之城」，這是為什麼呢？據說在上世紀30年代曾有一份開普敦的報紙稱開普敦是南非唯一可以被稱作是「大都會」(metropolis)的地方，而「大都會」(metropolis)這個詞則是由希臘語中的「母親」和「城市」兩個詞組成，因而開普敦就漸漸被人稱作是「母親之城」啦！開普敦同時還是極好的旅行目的地，登桌山、看企鵝、逛維多利亞碼頭，5月13日母親節將至，在「母親之城」慶祝這個節日，是不是特別有紀念意義呢~
Why is Cape Town also known as "the Mother City"? It is said that in the 1930s, a newspaper in Cape Town claimed that Cape Town was the only city that could be entitled as a "metropolis", and the word "metropolis" is composed of the words "mother" and "city" in its Greek origin -- that is how Cape Town gradually became known as 「the Mother City". In addition, Cape Town is a perfect travel destination, where you can climb the famous Table Mountain, see African penguins, or wander around the V&A Waterfront. As the Mother's Day of this year (13th May) is approaching, how does a trip to 「the Mother City" on this special day sound to you?
「黃金之城」——約翰尼斯堡
"The City of Gold" — Johannesburg
南非第一大城市——約翰尼斯堡，是著名的「黃金城市」。約翰尼斯堡是一個因開採黃金而逐漸建立起來的城市，是世界上最大的產金中心。來到約翰尼斯堡旅行，不僅可以追尋曼德拉的蹤跡，遊覽曼德拉廣場、種族隔離博物館等充滿歷史特色的景點，參觀在金礦舊址上建立的主題公園「黃金城」也是深受遊人喜愛的行程，在地下220米的礦穴裡參觀當時開採黃金的作業狀況，欣賞了18世紀後期到19世紀初期淘金熱潮時黃金城的建築，可謂別有一番意趣。
Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is the world-renowned "City of Gold". Johannesburg had been developed based on gold mining, and is now the largest gold producing city in the world. Come to Johannesburg, and you will not only follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela by visiting historical sites such as the Nelson Mandela Square and Apartheid Museum, but also explore the Gold Reef City, a theme park built on an old gold mine, allowing you to learn about what gold panning is like by descending 220 meters underground. Or you may have a look at the buildings erected during the gold rush period from the end of 18th century to the beginning of 19th century.
「藍花楹之城」——普利托利亞
"The Jacaranda City" — Pretoria
南非的行政首都普利托利亞有著一個浪漫夢幻的別稱——「藍花楹之城」（「紫葳城」），整個城市種植著超過7萬株藍花楹。每年9月到11月中旬是藍花楹盛開的季節，每到這時普利托利亞都會變身為夢幻花海，俘獲無數少女心。若想要來一場別出心裁的求婚儀式，就選在藍花楹盛放的普利托利亞吧，真摯的告白、夢幻的藍花楹加上南非特產的鑽石戒指，一定會成為終生難忘的美好回憶~除了觀賞爛漫的藍花楹，普利托利亞的人類搖籃遺址、鑽石小鎮庫裡南、先民紀念館等別具特色的經典景點也是十分值得一去的。
The administrative capital Pretoria is also known as the dreamy "Jacaranda City", as there are over 70,000 jacaranda trees in the city. From every September to middle November, Pretoria will turn into a dreamy place for girls as jacarandas bloom all over Pretoria and turn the face of the city purple with flowers. Thinking about a unique marriage proposal? Why not choose the Pretoria with jacarandas in their full blossom! With heartfelt commitments, diamond rings from South Africa, and being in the dreamy world of jacaranda, you will have the most beautiful memory of your life here. Apart from the blooming jacarandas, you cannot miss the historic sites such as the Cradle of Humankind, the diamond town – Cullinan, and the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History.
「風之城」——伊莉莎白港
"The Windy City" — Port Elizabeth
「友好之城」伊莉莎白港同時還是著名的多風之城，因而也有著「風之城」的別名。這裡有著世界聞名的「阿多國家公園」，是觀賞角水牛、東開普象、獅子、豹、犀牛以及露脊鯨和大白鯊等野生動物的最佳去處。海風令美麗的伊莉莎白港成為了南非的「水上運動之都」，吸引著無數遊客慕名前來，體驗刺激的帆船、帆板、風箏衝浪和滑板衝浪等活動。從伊莉莎白港開車一個多小時，更有世界知名的衝浪目的地「傑弗裡斯灣」，職業衝浪協會每年7月都會在這裡舉辦世界頂級衝浪巡迴賽，熱愛衝浪的朋友不妨來此一遊喔！
"The Friendly City" Port Elizabeth is also known for its windy weather, and therefore got the nickname "The Windy City", where you may view Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Rhinoceros at the Addo Elephant National Park, or watch the Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks in the home of Ocean Safari’s. Thanks to the onshore winds, the charming Port Elizabeth is also tagged as the "Watersport Capital", attracting numerous tourists coming here for the thrilling water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, kite-boarding and boardsailing. Driving from Port Elizabeth, it takes you about one hour to reach the world-renowned surfer's paradise, Jeffrey's Bay, where the World Surf League (WSL) holds their annual surfing event in July. Surfing lovers cannot miss this place!
從城市暱稱了解南非的無限魅力，是不是很有意思的一件事呢？南非有著令人沉醉的風景、充滿靈性的自然、熱情好客的人民以及無數激動人心的體驗，為旅途中經過的每一座城市，取上一個獨屬於你的「暱稱」，也是十分珍貴的旅途回憶。精彩南非，期待你的到來。
From the nicknames of the cities, we discovered the immense charms of South Africa. Isn't this incredibly interesting? Fascinating landscapes, inspiring nature, warm and hospitable people, and endless exciting experiences await you in South Africa. Name the cities in your own way along your journey, and it will be a unique and memorable experience. Come and explore these Wonders in South Africa!
