In 1820, the rising seaport of Algoa Bay was named "Port Elizabeth" in memory of Elizabeth Frances née Markham, the late wife of Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, acting Governor of the See more

The economy is primarily oriented towards automotive assembly, manufacturing and export industries, and the city is also a major South African and sub-Saharan African destination for investment. Foreign direct investments of $19,8 billion has been secured over … See more

Tertiary education
The Nelson Mandela University was formed by the amalgamation of the University of Port … See more

Prehistory
Cave sites in the area, such as Albany, Wilton and Howieson's Poort, have given their names to various archaeological cultures. The … See more

Topography
Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification, the city has an See more

There is only one foreign cultural centre, the Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth, a French language school and a francophone … See more

Port Elizabeth had its own municipality from 1843 to 2000. Since then, it has formed part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality See more