Mpumalanga, Province in northeastern South Africa.
Description
Mpumalanga is a province in northeastern South Africa stretching between the Highveld plateau and the Drakensberg mountains. The landscape ranges from grassland to subtropical lowland areas with elevations reaching 2331 meters
History
The province formed in 1994 from the former Eastern Transvaal region after the end of apartheid. This reorganization created one of nine new provinces in South Africa
Culture
The name means
Practical
The region holds 83 percent of South African coal reserves with several power stations generating electricity for the national grid. Travelers can experience different climate zones, from cooler highland areas to warmer valleys
Did you know?
Lake Chrissie stands as the largest natural freshwater lake in South Africa and provides habitat for numerous aquatic birds including flamingos. Visitors can explore the shores where wetlands alternate with open water surfaces
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