THE TOWN SPRINGBOK

 

The town Springbok is the Capital of Namaqualand, which is an ideal place from where to explore this area with it's own unique and special charms as well as places of historical interest. Namaqualand is situated in the northwest of South Africa, between Cape Town and Namibia.

 

MINING

 

Famous for its wildflower display in spring, Namaqualand was one of the world's most important copper mining areas at the beginning of the 20th century. Nowadays the diamond mines are more important.

 

Because of its dry desert like climate, agriculture is mainly absent and population density low. Namaqualand is part of the Northern Cape Province.

 

NATURE

 

“Travelling from Springbok in Namaqualand to Pretoria, the N14 will take you through bleak, shimmering semi desert contrasted dramatically with lush green vineyards, near Upington and the Orange River's fertile valleys.  Highlights along this route include the world's second largest wine co-operative, the Augrabies Falls National Park, the “Oasis of the Kalahari” at Kuruman and many charming little desert towns en route.

” Subtracted from Africa Adventure Travel News”