Durban is a city of contrasts, contradictions, cultural diversity and challenges. Venturing beyond the cliches and stereotypes, David Robbins, author of Durban, Impressions of an African City takes you into the heart of South Africa and Africa. Reflected through the architecture, culture and people, both indigenous and 'indigenised', the soul of the city is revealed. Durban is home to about 3 million people, mostly of Zulu descent. The city also has the largest population of Indian people outside India. The rest of the population is a hybrid of European settler stock, mainly from Holland and the United Kingdom, who have established their roots in Africa. In many ways it is an untold story of an African city.