Pietermaritzburg

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๐Ÿ™๏ธ What to know about Pietermaritzburg

๐ŸŒ Geography
๐ŸŽฏ Country NameSouth Africa
๐ŸŒ ContinentAfrica
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ RegionSub-Saharan Africa
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Demographics
๐Ÿ‘ฉ Women %52.6%
๐Ÿ‘จ Men %47.4%
๐Ÿ‘ง Young Women %53.1%
๐Ÿ‘ฆ Young Men %46.9%
๐Ÿ’ก Daily Life
๐Ÿšฐ Tap Water DrinkableYes
๐Ÿ’ณ Cashless CultureVery Common in city, less so in rural areas
๐Ÿ’ Tipping CultureNormal, 10%-15% expected
๐Ÿ”Œ Power Adapter
Type MType M
โš ๏ธ Tips & Warnings
๐ŸŽฏ Tourist TrapsUnaccredited tour guides; overpriced river trips
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety TipsStay in well-lit areas at night, use official taxis, avoid displaying valuables.
๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Visit
Best TimeMarch to May and September to November (pleasant temperatures)

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