The city's "golden mile", a four kilometre stretch of beaches, restaurants and promenades, holds pride of place in culturally varied Durban. [fifa.com]

Fact

Name: Durban

Province: KwaZulu-Natal Population: 3064624

Altitude: 0m

Geography: The city is located on a huge natural lagoon that forms its harbour with a range of hills inland that are the remains of fossilized sand-dunes.

Climate: Sub-tropical, mild and sunny winters, hot and humid summers. Average temperatures are around 16 to 25°C year round.

Key Economic Sectors: Tourism, transport, agriculture, manufacturing

Football Clubs: Amazulu, Golden Arrows, Thanda Royal Zulu, Maritzburg United (Premier) Durban Stars, Nathi Lions (1st Division)

Stadium

Durban Stadium: The new Durban Stadium's design is characterized by two large archways which arc 100 meters above the stadium roof.