Bicycle City South Africa

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:04
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City South Africa Locations
South Africa Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies
South Africa Animal & Wildlife Groups
South Africa Business Organizations & Resources
Education Organizations & Resources South Africa
Environmental Groups South Africa
International Groups
South Africa National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Introduction

Vast plains and continuous mountain ranges could create an idyllic potential location for Bicycle City, South Africa. The country has a temperate climate, allowing for dry summers and mild winters, making outdoor activities popular, according to Atlapedia.com.

South Africa boasts the “world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment,” according to South Africa National Parks. From safaris to hiking and swimming, South Africa offers a wide range of outdoor, eco-friendly activities. South Africa has initiated strict legislation for conservation and biodiversity, notes South Africa National Parks, which would benefit potential Bicycle City, South Africa visitors or residents.

An ongoing trend can be seen toward the use and production of organic products in South Africa, as well as ongoing education as to the importance of these products, notes the US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service Gain Report.

Keeping with the goals of any prospective Bicycle City, SA, location, this year, South Africa has begun a strong push towards scientific research in the areas of alternative fuels sources, according to Engineering News Online. Biofuels and clean-burning coal are both options for the future.

Potential Bicycle City South Africa Locations

Bicycle City South Africa locations might be located 100 or fewer miles outside of these South African cities

Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Population: 3,192,611
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 33.3”
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 77.5F, Feb 76.6F, Mar 74.8F, Apr 70.0F, May 65.3F, Jun 60.6F, Jul 61.5F, Aug 66.4F, Sep 72.1F, Oct 74.7F, Nov 75.4F, Dec 77.2F
  • Water: Valley of the Waves
  • Adjacent Public Land: Marakele National Park, Kruger National Park
  • Zip Codes: 2001
  • Other Highlights: Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, The Apartheid Museum

     

Capetown, South Africa
  • Population: 2,871,844
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 24.1”
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 78.3F, Feb 78.8F, Mar 76.6F, Apr 73.0F, May 69.8F, Jun 64.6F, Jul 63.5F, Aug 65.1F, Sep 66.9F, Oct 70.0F, Nov 74.1F, Dec 76.1F
  • Water: V & A Waterfront, Robben Island
  • Adjacent Public Land: West Coast National Park, Table Mountain National Park
  • Zip Codes: 8000
  • Other Highlights: Cape Point
Durban, South Africa
  • Population: 2,726,257
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 41.6”
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 81.9F, Feb 82.2F, Mar 81.7F, Apr 78.8F, May 75.9F, Jun 73.2F, Jul 72.7F, Aug 73.0F, Sep 73.9F, Oct 75.0F, Nov 77.2F, Dec 80.2F
  • Adjacent Public Lands: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
  • Zip Codes: 4000
  • Other Highlights: Blue Flag Beaches, Fitzsimmon’s Snake Park
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Population: 976,957
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 23.6”
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 77.5F, Feb 77.5F, Mar 76.1F, Apr 73.2F, May 70.7F, Jun 68.2F, Jul 67.3F, Aug 67.5F, Sep 68.0F, Oct 69.4F, Nov 72.1F, Dec 75.4F
  • Water: King’s Beach, Hobie Beach
  • Adjacent Public Lands: Addo Elephant National Park
  • Zip Codes: 6001
  • Other Highlights: Bayworld
East London, South Africa
  • Population: 512,418
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 32.9”
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 77.5F, Feb 77.7F, Mar 76.5F, Apr 74.5F, May 72.3F, June 69.8F, Jul 69.3F, Aug 68.9F, Sep 69.1F, Oct 70.5F, Nov 72.5F, Dec 75.6F
  • Water: Nanoon Reef
  • Adjacent Public Lands: Mountain Zebra National Park
  • Zip Codes: 5201
  • Other Highlights: The Sunshine Coast, The Wild Coast, Amatola Mountain Escape
Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:
South Africa Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies
South Africa Animal & Wildlife Groups
South Africa Business Organizations & Resources
Education Organizations & Resources South Africa
Environmental Groups South Africa
International Groups
South Africa National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Moving toward the future, South Africa is leading the way for research to more eco-friendly living. The new legislation and funding directed towards fuels options and conservation correlate with the goals of a potential Bicycle City, South Africa, development. As this country finds its path to a better way of life, Bicycle City, South Africa has strong potential for success.

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