Europeans were attracted to the Cape Coast for farming and trade purposes. British occupation altered the history and life of South Africa significantly.
Europeans were interested in the Cape Coast for reasons such as establishing a community of farmers to supply fleets heading to the East Indies, the cool climate, and abundant arable land. The occupation of the coast by Britain changed the history and life of South Africa by transforming Cape Town into a permanent colony, displacing local groups like the Khoikhoi, and impacting trade routes.
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