an inlet of the Atlantic, near the southern extremity of Africa, in Cape Colony, S. Lat. 33. 53., E. Long., 18. 24. It opens towards the north, and is well sheltered on all other sides. On its south shore stands Cape Town, the capital of the colony. Table Bay is 6 miles wide at its entrance, and is capable of accommodating the largest fleets. It derives its name from Table Mountain, which rises first over Cape Town. This mountain is 3500 feet high, and perfectly level at the top, with almost perpendicular sides on the east and west. It is called Table Mountain on account of this peculiar shape. Its formation is entirely primitive.