Property in Durban situated in the Kwazulu Natal province of South Africa
Durban is situated in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa. It is also known by the Zulu word eThekwini and has been part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Durban property are an excellent prospect for the property investor looking to buy on the KwaZulu Natal Coast. The city centre overlooks a long, golden beach that is probably the single most culturally diverse spot in Africa. The long continuous stretch of hotels that line the city's beachfront is known as Durban's Golden Mile.
Altough Durban is primarily known as a holiday city it is also Africa's busiest container port and has a substantial industrial sector.The Durban port is the closest seaport to Johannesburg. It has a population of about 3.5 million people with diverse cultures including a large Indian community making Durban the second largest city in South Africa. Durban has an exotic mix of oriental plazas, cathedrals, mosques, temples and festivals of traditional Zulus performing tribal dances.
Durban is home to South Africa 's only surfing museum , and is one of the most surf-friendly cities in the world. Durban has container docks as well as two yacht clubs and a great little cultural spot right in the middle of the harbour called the BAT centre. The BAT Centre is a hotbed of local visual art and musical creativity mixed in with some good restaurants, coffee shops and pubs.
Durban is in the middle of a vast sugar-growing area that was originally worked by indentured labourers from India, many of whom stayed, started businesses and built homes. Durban has the largest population of Indians outside of India. There is a vibrant Eastern feel to the city, a huge spice market, decorative mosques, fantastic temples and great food.
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