FIGURE 7.39 Durban, South Africa. The beach front and harbor of Durban, South Africa’s third-largest city (after Johannesburg and Cape Town). Durban has been a hub of manufacturing, trade, and transportation, and because of its coastal location, is becoming a center for export-oriented industries. Durban’s tropical climate and beautiful beaches make it a popular destination for tourists. Courtesy Franz Marc Frei/Getty Images