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"South Africa" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Sudáfrica", and "Cape Town" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Ciudad del Cabo". Learn more about the difference between "South Africa" and "Cape Town" below.
South Africa(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Sudáfrica
Nelson Mandela was one of South Africa's greatest heroes.Nelson Mandela fue uno de los más grandes héroes de Sudáfrica.
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Cape Town(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Ciudad del Cabo
Cape Town lies on the coast of South Africa.Ciudad del Cabo está en la costa de Sudáfrica.
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