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Pilanesberg National Park

Pilanesberg NP

Sun City

Sun City

Lost City

Lost City

Cradle of Humankind

Cradle of Humankind
MmabathoNorth West Province Map Northern Cape Free State Limpopo Botswana Pilanesberg Game Reserve Mafikeng Sun City

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Detailed area maps available from the local tourism bureaux

North West facts in brief

Capital: Mmabatho
Area: 118 606 km² (9,7% of South Africa)
Population: 3 600 600
Density: 27,5/km² ; 43,5% urban
Annual Population Growth: 3,1%
Age Dependency Ratio: 1,6
Life Expectancy: 54,1 years
Literacy: 62,7%
GGP: R13 940 million (5,7% GDP) GGP/Capita:R3 385
Human Development Index: 0,57

Mafikeng

Mafikeng was the focus of world attention when Boer forces besieged the British garrison for seven months during the Anglo-Boer War. The Mafikeng Museum has excellent exhibits on both the siege and local culture. The Mafikeng Game Reserve is just outside the city while the Botsalano Game Reserve is only 30 km away.

Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City

This park, which lies within the crater of an ancient volcano, is home to the "big five" and other wildlife. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. Next door is the Sun City resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities to keep everyone occupied. With its combination of golf, game and gambling, as well as world class hotels, Sun City is the perfect choice for any holiday in South Africa.- including the fabulous Palace of the Lost City - casinos, restaurants, entertainment, golf courses and other sporting options.

Potchefstroom

This was the first capital of the old Transvaal Republic and has many historic buildings, notably the Dutch Reformed Church and the Anglican Church. Just outside the town is the Dome Bergland Nature Park, an outdoor adventure centre offering hiking and mountain-bike trails, canoeing, white-water rafting, mountain climbing, abseiling and more. The Vredefort Dome is the impact site of a giant meteorite. West of Potchefstroom is Barberspan Nature Reserve, one of the most important waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa.

Hartbeespoort Dam

Offering sailing, canoeing, powerboat racing, water-skiing and fishing, the dam has developed into a major water sports centre. Nearby is the Sterkfontein Caves, a World Heritage Site dubbed "The Cradle of Humankind", where the remains of man's early hominid ancestors, dating back 3.5 million years, have been discovered together with other fossils.
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