Mpumalanga

The province extends between the Highveld plateau and Drakensberg mountains, featuring diverse landscapes from grasslands to subtropical lowlands at elevations reaching 2,331 meters.

Mpumalanga emerged from the former Eastern Transvaal region in 1994, following the end of apartheid and the reorganization of South African provinces.

The provincial population includes Swazi, Ndebele, Afrikaans, and Tsonga communities, each maintaining their languages, traditional practices, and artistic expressions.

The region contains 83 percent of South Africa's coal reserves, with multiple power stations generating electricity for the national grid system.

Lake Chrissie stands as the largest natural freshwater lake in South Africa, providing habitat for numerous aquatic bird species including flamingos.

Location: South Africa

Inception: April 27, 1994

Capital city: Mbombela

Elevation above the sea: 1,631 m

Shares border with: Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gaza Province, Maputo Province, Lubombo Region, Hhohho - Mbabane Region, Manzini Region, Shiselweni Region, Limpopo

Website: https://mpumalanga.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.00000,30.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17