Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho. Its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994. It was the home of the 1820 settlers. The central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people. 

This region is the birthplace of many famous South African politicians, such as Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Raymond Mhlaba, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, Chris Hani, Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko and Charles Coghlan.

References

Other websites
Eastern Cape National Government information 
Eastern Cape Provincial Government 
Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council
Eastern Cape Tourism Board 
Eastern Cape Development Corporation


Category:1994 establishments in South Africa