The archipelago is also home to some of the best diving in the world.

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We have already seen two days of competition, with some new names on display from the home nations, pitting themselves against the might of Australia and Canada - two of the world's best diving nations, behind China.

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After all, if the snorkelling around Flores can be sublime -- and it can -- then the diving is best described as a raw, life-affirming adventure.

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It was end-to-end just after the hour as Rafik Saifi headed Hassan Yebda's fine cross straight at Egypt keeper Essam Al Hadary, before the Pharaohs' best move of the match ended with Chaouchi diving low to save after a neat turn and shot from Emad Moteab, Saturday's key goalscorer in Cairo.

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Brann's best player Cameroon international Monkam was sent off for diving on 90 minutes, having been cautioned earlier.

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Uniyed had not been at their best, but Rooney was a constant threat, forcing a diving save from Isaksson with an instant left-foot shot on the run.

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Johnson claimed his second success in the same over when Ravi Rampaul (10) was taken by a diving McKay at mid-off, but despite their best efforts, Australia could not manage a final wicket which would have sealed a 2-0 series win with a day to spare.

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There is the best land based whale watching anywhere, and plenty of opportunities to get out on the water, including diving with Great White sharks, something people come from all around the world to do and can easily be done as a day activity in Cape Town (though cage diving remains controversial).

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