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History Durban Kaohsiung The first known inhabitants：according to carbon dating of rock art found in caves in the Drakensberg. First mentioned：Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama came to the KwaZulu-Natal coast while searching for a route from Europe to India in 1497. history Kaohsiung Founded near the end of the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century . Takau：in the Holo language spoken by most of the early immigrants. 1895- Taiwan was ceded to Japan. 1945- control of Taiwan was handed to the Republic of China.

Geography and climate Durban Kaohsiung Summer：mild sub-tropical Winter：mild moist to dry Rainfall：1,009 mm. Metropolitan area：hilly, many gorges and ravines Except in the immediate vicinity of the central business district and the harbor. geography and climate Kaohsiung Tropical Average temperatures ：18.6 and 28.7 °C Rainfall：1134 mm. The city sits on the southwestern coast of Taiwan The downtown areas：centered around Kaohsiung Harbor with the island of Chijin.

Women- Caring policy Durban city government supports of women in the informal economy. Creating job opportunities for the working poor women. Kaohsiung- women caring and create a friendly medical environment.

City relationship--culture exchange Dance and music—Durban people always danced to different beats and marched to different drummers. example:Mandela’s birthday party Kaohsiung v.s Durban

City relationship--culture exchange Durban hosts several film festivals every year. Durban International Film Festival has just celebrated its 25th anniversary. The festival also offers seminars and workshops. Our film was selected!

International Games Durban is one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup . Kaohsiung is the host city of the 2009 World Games.

Stadium About the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban About the main Stadium in Kaohsiung http://www.worldgames2009.tw/english/Multimeia/Videos_Content.asp?indexkey=11

Stadium About the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban The stadium will have a seating capacity for 70 000 people. The arches will be 100m high. The stadium will cover 320 x 280 square metres and will be 45m in height. There will be parking for 10 000 cars. About the main Stadium in Kaohsiung http://www.worldgames2009.tw/english/Multimeia/Videos_Content.asp?indexkey=11 Durban is home to two closely related rugby union teams, the Natal Sharks, who compete in the domestic Currie Cup competition, and the Sharks, who compete in the international Super 14 competition. Both teams play out of the 56,000 capacity Kings Park Stadium - currently known also as the ABSA Stadium for sponsorship reason.

Durban The Golden Mile The Victoria Embankment UShaka Marine World Sahara Stadium Kingsmead Kings Park Stadium The Natal Playhouse Theatre Complex Gateway Theatre of Shopping The local history museum The Maritime Museum The BAT centre The Durban Art Gallery The African Art Centre Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Catalina Theatre Kwasuka Theatre

Kaohsiung Love River Urban Spotlight Arcade Tuntex Sky Tower Liouho Night Market Zuoying’s Lotus Lake Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts FongShan Old City Monkey Mountain (Chai) Shou Shan Zoo Former British Consulate Holy Rosary Cathedral National Science and Technology Museum Kaohsiung Museum of History