Bellville, South Africa
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Bellville was originally called "12 Mile Stone", as it is located 20 km from Cape Town city centre. It was originally founded as a railway station on the line coming from Cape Town. In 1861 it was renamed Bellville, after the surveyor general Charles Bell. The city forms part of the greater Cape Town area. It is very central, situated close to the airport, various golf courses, wine routes and shopping complexes. The University of the Western Cape is situated in Bellville.
External link
- University of the Western Cape (http://www.uwc.ac.za/)