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What significant event involving Vasco de Gama occurred in 1488 related to Port Elizabeth?
What significant event involving Vasco de Gama occurred in 1488 related to Port Elizabeth?
Vasco de Gama stopped at Algoa Bay during his journey around Africa to India.
Why was Port Elizabeth an important location for ships until the 1800s?
Why was Port Elizabeth an important location for ships until the 1800s?
Ships stopped at Port Elizabeth to collect fresh water from the East or West.
What geographical features contributed to Port Elizabeth becoming an import and export center?
What geographical features contributed to Port Elizabeth becoming an import and export center?
Its natural harbor and proximity to farms established by European settlers contributed to its status.
In what way did the growing population of the Eastern Cape influence Port Elizabeth?
In what way did the growing population of the Eastern Cape influence Port Elizabeth?
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What significance does Port Elizabeth hold in the context of South Africa's ports?
What significance does Port Elizabeth hold in the context of South Africa's ports?
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