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The 'J-Bay' area boasts some of South Africa's wildest coastline backed by some of Africa's most spectacular sub-tropical rainforest. Once a sleepy hollow, J-Bay is now a flashy town with rampant development: low-rise apartment blocks, resorts and cafes are becoming the norm. But despite the yuppification, J-Bay remains a surfer's town through and through.
Fast Facts
Population
25,000
Currency
Name: South African Rand
Code: ZAR
Symbol: R
Electrical Plugs
220/230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Zulu, Afrikaans, English, Swati,,,,
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+27
Weights & Measures
Metric
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