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cape colony

/ˈkeɪp ˈkɒləni/

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/ˈkeɪp ˈkɒləni/C1formalpoliticalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин, обозначающий бывшую британскую колонию на территории современной Южной Африки, основанную в XVIII веке и позже вошедшую в состав Южно-Африканского Союза. В настоящее время фраза считается устаревшей, так как данное политическое образование больше не существует.

A historical term referring to the former British colony in present-day South Africa, established in the 18th century and later part of the Union of South Africa. The phrase is now considered obsolete as the political entity no longer exists.

  1. Historical British colonyC1formalbritish

    A former British colony in southern Africa, established in 1806, which later became part of the Union of South Africa.

    ruКапская колония

    • The Cape Colony was founded after the British took control from the Dutch.
    • Many settlers arrived in the Cape Colony during the 19th century.
    • The Cape Colony played a key role in the history of South Africa.