peninsulas library

There are a number of different African peninsulas, the most notable being the Horn of Africa. Explore the peninsulas of Africa in this section.

Featured Article: Cape Agulhas

Agulhas, Cape, South Africa, the southernmost point of the continent. It lies where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, 100 miles (160 km) southeast of the Cape of Good Hope. See more »

Cape Agulhas

Agulhas, Cape, South Africa, the southernmost point of the continent. It lies where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, 100 miles (160 km) southeast of the Cape of Good Hope.

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Cape Province

Cape Province, or Province of the Cape of Good Hope, a historic region of South Africa located on the southern tip of Africa.

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The Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope, the southern end of Cape Peninsula of southwestern Africa. Cape Point, at the tip, is 30 miles (48 km) south of Cape Town, South Africa, and 100 miles (160 km) northwest of Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the continent.

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The Sinai Peninsula

Sinai Peninsula, a historic area of Asia that forms a land bridge to Africa. It is part of Egypt.

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