The city of Port Elizabeth forms the heart of the province of Eastern Cape in south Africa. The city dates back to early 19th-century when the foundation of the city was laid by the British settlers. Today Port Elizabeth has grown to become the principal port and manufacturing center of South Africa. Port Elizabeth attracts thousands of tourists every year due to its closeness to the major attractions of the East Coast. The city has earned the reputation for being the "Friendly City" due to the sandy beaches of the Agola bay the beach front serves as the venue for the attractive annual 'Splash' festival and world board sailling championships.
The major attractions in Port Elizabeth that attracts so many tourists throughout the year include:
- The Donkin Reserve which is s city park located on a hilltop containing a lighthouse and a small stone pyramid
- Fort Federick is a fort built by the British to protect themselves from the French troops
- The Horse Memorial was constructed in memory of the large number of horses and mules that died in the Boer War II.
The city is due to undergo transformation before the 2010 World Cup Football as the city will serve as one of the venues thereby attracting more tourists.
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