Германус
Германус | |
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По часовой стрелке сверху: панорамный вид на Германуса, старая гавань, береговая линия Германуса, вид с Ротари Уэй. | |
  Hermanus | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′S 19°15′E / 34.417°S 19.250°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Overstrand |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.03 km2 (6.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,610 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • White | 80.66% |
| • Black African | 12.25% |
| • Colored | 5.65% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.78% |
| • Other | 0.66% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 44.68% |
| • English | 31.76% |
| • Xhosa | 0.64% |
| • Sotho | 0.27% |
| • Other | 22.64% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 7200 |
| PO box | 7200 |
| Area code | 028 |
Германус (первоначально назывался Hermanuspietersfontein , но сократился в 1902 году, так как имя было слишком длинным для почтовой службы, [ 1 ] Африкаанс: ['ɦɦrmːnəs] ), это город на южном побережье провинции Западной Кейп в Южной Африке . Он известен южным правым просмотром китов в течение южной зимы до весенних сезонов и является популярным местом отставки.
История
[ редактировать ]Hermanus Pieters (ca.1778–1837) was a Dutch teacher who arrived in Cpt in 1815. He was recruited by Dutch-speaking farmers who disliked that English was the only language used in all government schools. He settled in Caledon, but taught Dutch to farmers in a wide area around that town, including the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. He often vacationed at the spring ("fontein") in present-day Hermanus, where he fished and grazed his sheep, the place eventually became known as “Hermanus Pieters se Fonteyn”. He died before the village Hermanuspietersfontein existed. 65 years after his death the postmaster decided to abbreviate the name to Hermanus.[1]
The parents of Roger Bushell, leader of the "Great Escape" (the escape by Allied airmen from Stalag Luft III in World War II), retired in Hermanus after World War II, and are buried there. Bushell's name is one of those commemorated on the war memorial.[citation needed]
Location
[edit]Hermanus lies along Walker Bay on the south coast of the Western Cape. It is located about 115 km southeast of Cape Town and is connected to the Mother City by the R43 highway (or coastal R44 scenic route) and N2 motorway. The R43 continues to Cape Agulhas, the most southerly point of Africa. Hermanus is 40 km from Gansbaai, a spot where people can dive amongst the great white sharks.[citation needed] It is also notable that Hermanus still boasts a historic railway station building without a railway line. The founders of the town decided not to lay any tracks as this would have made Hermanus more commercial and felt that Hermanus needed to stay a small fisherman's village. To this day the locals still refer to it as "the village."
The town of Vermont borders Hermanus to its east.
Sandbaai lies on the coast at the entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley. It is the most recently developed and fastest-growing residential area of Greater Hermanus.[2] Zwelihle, designated a "black" area by the apartheid era government, is a residential area that consists mainly of shacks.[2] Following the COVID-19 pandemic the town has emerged as a popular destination for very wealthy South Africans to move to.[3]
Climate
[edit]Hermanus is classified as having a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen).[4] It receives roughly 520 mm of rain per annum, the majority of which falls during the winter months of June to August in the form of frontal precipitation. Average midday temperatures range from 25 °C in February to 16 °C in July.[4] Extremes above 30 °C and under 10 °C are not uncommon. Summer and Winter months are characterised by strong south-easterly and north-westerly winds respectively.[citation needed]
Facilities
[edit]The Space Science Directorate of the South African National Space Agency, previously the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (HMO), is a research facility of the National Research Foundation and forms part of the worldwide network which monitors variations of the Earth's magnetic field.[citation needed]
Accommodation
[edit]Hermanus, a picturesque coastal town in South Africa, offers a wide range of accommodation options to cater to the diverse needs of visitors. From luxurious hotels to cozy bed and breakfast establishments, tourists can find the perfect place to stay while exploring the beauty and charm of Hermanus.
Hotels
[edit]- Harbour House Hotel: A boutique hotel located in the heart of Hermanus, offering elegant rooms, stunning sea views, and top-notch amenities.
- Windsor Hotel: A historic hotel with a classic charm, providing comfortable accommodations and easy access to the town center.
- Birkenhead House: A luxury hotel perched above the cliffs of Walker Bay, boasting exquisite rooms, gourmet dining, and personalized service.
Self Catering
[edit]- Mosselberg on Grotto Beach: Upscale self-catering apartments with modern amenities and proximity to the beach, ideal for those seeking independence and flexibility in their accommodation.
- The Esplanade: Stylish self-catering apartments along Marine Drive, offering a blend of luxury and convenience with exceptional facilities and scenic views.
Guest Houses
[edit]- Schulphoek Guest House: Nestled in a tranquil setting near the coast, this guest house features tastefully decorated rooms, personalized service, and a serene atmosphere.
Environment
[edit]Beaches
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Grotto Beach is the largest beach in Hermanus and has also been proclaimed a blue Flag beach. Blue flag beaches meet international environment, safety and management criteria.[5] Other beaches with Blue Flag status include Voëlklip, Onrus, Kammabaai, Langbaai, and Hawston. The rugged coastline also hosts many other smaller beaches, coves and tidal pools.[citation needed]
Floral diversity
[edit]Hermanus is in the Cape Floristic Region and thus has one of the highest plant diversity levels in the world.[6] The principal vegetation type of this region is fynbos, a mixture of evergreen shrub-like plants with small firm leaves. In the local Fernkloof Nature Reserve, 1,474 plant species have thus far been collected and identified.[7]
Bird watching
[edit]Over 100 varieties of bird species reside in the Greater Hermanus area. Species such as the Orange-breasted Sunbird, the Cape Sugarbird, Victorin's Warbler, and other rare animals, make Hermanus a destination for bird enthusiasts.[8]
Whales and whale-spotting
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The town is noted for the presence of whales that often swim within sight of the coastline of the town. Although the Southern Right whale is the most prolific species in Hermanus bay, it is not the only species in the area. The whales can be seen from the cliffs all along the coast from as early as June and usually depart in early-December. They were once hunted in the nearby town of Betty's Bay, but are now protected. The Old Harbour Museum contains several exhibitions that explain the local whaling industry, and the De Wetshuis Photo Museum houses an exhibition of photos by T. D. Ravenscroft that depicts the history of Hermanus. The Whale Museum houses a skeleton of a whale and shows an audio-visual presentation of whales and dolphins twice daily.[citation needed]
Visitors can watch whales from the cliff-tops, from the air or via boats. Since August 1992, Hermanus has had the world's only whale crier, the first being Pieter Classen 1992-1998, then Wilson Salukazana 1998-2006,[9] and Zolile Baleni since April 2006,[10] who sounds his kelp horn to announce where whales have been sighted. In 2005, Zakes Mda wrote the novel The Whale Caller in which the Whale Crier of Hermanus is the main character, a man who gets enthralled by a southern right whale he names Sharisha. The book was adapted into a 2016 movie by the same name.[citation needed]
Whale festival
[edit]Германус проводит ежегодный фестиваль китов Hermanus в конце сентября, [11] Чтобы отпраздновать сезон отела и спаривания. Экотуризм является основной темой фестиваля кита Германуса с эко-маринской деревней. Жители и посетители празднуют миграцию южных правых китов и других морских диких животных с мероприятиями и выставками на тему океана, подчеркивая образование и экологически ответственные приключения и мероприятия. До этого основного фестиваля кита проводится кальфифеи (или фестиваль теленка), чтобы приветствовать первых китов (обычно в августе). Оба фестиваля характеризуются продовольственными и ремесленными киосками, экологическими презентациями и южноафриканскими драматическими постановками. [ Цитация необходима ]
Галерея
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Примечательные жители
[ редактировать ]- Ха Хамфри (1868 - 1951), инженер и изобретатель.
- Эрнест Фредерик Уотермейер (1880-1958), адвокат и главный судья Южной Африки.
- Стюарт Клоэт (1897 - 1976), писатель и автор.
- Эверед Пул (1902 - 1969), южноафриканский военный командир и дипломат Южной мировой войны.
- Луи Рой Серруриер (1905 - 1990), крикет.
- Uys получил (1910-1987), писатель и писатель.
- Сесил Михаэлис (1913-1997), художник и филантроп.
- Атол Роуэн (1921-1998), крикет.
- Дик Уэсткотт (1927-2013), крикет.
- Джулиан Сайги (1927-2013), священник и автор.
- Харви Вуд Тайсон (1928 - 2018), журналист и писатель.
- Пол Джонстон (1930 - 1996), южноафриканский игрок по регби.
- Джон Майкл Кумлебен (1933 - 2014), Кормитер.
- Piet du Toit (1935-1996), регби-игрок.
- Мервин Готсман (1935), профессор кардиологии.
- Барри Хилтон (1956), стоящий комик.
- Фрэнк Опперман (1960), актер и музыкант.
- Petrus du Plessis (1981), регби -игрок и тренер.
- Eden Links (1989), крикет.
- Леолин З.А. (1991), регби -игрок.
- Роберт Хант (1996), регби -игрок
Смотрите также
[ редактировать ]Ссылки
[ редактировать ]- ^ Jump up to: а беременный Hermanus Pieters: начало Германуса архивировали 2022-01-28 на машине Wayback на официальном
- ^ Jump up to: а беременный «О Германе, включая факты, а также туристическую информацию» . Получено 16 сентября 2014 года .
- ^ Мюллер, Джоан (26 мая 2022 г.). «Почему супербогатые SA стекаются с Германусом» . BusinessLive . Получено 2022-05-28 .
- ^ Jump up to: а беременный «Германус погода» . Архивировано из оригинала 23 сентября 2014 года . Получено 16 сентября 2014 года .
- ^ "Пляжи" . Архивировано с оригинала 27 сентября 2014 года . Получено 16 сентября 2014 года .
- ^ «Кейп -цветочный регион» . Список всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО . Организационная, научная и культурная организация Организации Объединенных Наций. 10 ноября 2017 года.
- ^ «О Германе, включая факты, а также туристическую информацию» . Получено 16 сентября 2014 года .
- ^ «Германус на Afristay больше информации» . Получено 28 октября 2020 года .
- ^ www.hermanus.co.za https://web.archive.org/web/20050406213012/http://www.hermanus.co.za/stories.asp?num=12 . Архивировано из оригинала 6 апреля 2005 года.
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- ^ "Дом" . hermanuswhalefestival.co.za .
- ^ См. Немецкая страница: Остров Дайер (Южная Африка)
Внешние ссылки
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Муниципалитеты и общины муниципалитета районного округа Оверберг , Западный Кейп |
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