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Respect the customs and traditions if visiting religious places like the old mosque. One may be required to remove shoes before entering the mosque and ladies may be requested to cover themselves from head to foot, therefore observe the requested dress code. Protea is the national flower and a particular type called the ‘Sylvia’ is the most popular variety which one can buy to take back home. Tipping is commonly practiced in South African countries for various hospitality services. Chapman’s Peak Drive is a place where one can participate in various activities such as cycling, hiking, sailing and more. For surfing visit the Blaauwberg coast in Cape Town where there are wonderful stretches of beach. The world heritage site of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is a place to visit with its four thousand different varieties of flora and fauna. A new law passed recently states that every tourist visiting South Africa needs to have 2 blank pages in their passport to enable them get an entry visa otherwise entry may be denied.

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