KwaZulu-Natal

The province stretches from the Indian Ocean coastline to the Drakensberg Mountains, encompassing subtropical beaches, central Midlands, and mountainous regions reaching 3,300 meters.

The region formed in 1994 when the government merged the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu with Natal Province, establishing Pietermaritzburg as the capital.

The population includes 84.8% Black African residents, predominantly Zulu-speaking, with significant Indian, White, and Coloured communities maintaining their traditions.

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, offer extensive opportunities for wildlife observation and nature exploration.

The province contains the Ingonyama Trust, managed by the Zulu monarchy, which oversees substantial portions of provincial land under traditional governance.

Location: South Africa

Inception: April 27, 1994

Capital city: Pietermaritzburg

Elevation above the sea: 1,276 m

Shares border with: Mpumalanga, Shiselweni Region, Lubombo Region, Maputo Province, Mokhotlong District, Thaba-Tseka District, Qacha's Nek District, Eastern Cape, Free State

Address: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Website: https://kwazulunatal.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -29.00000,31.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46