Northern Province
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Northern Province Statistics |
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| Capital | Pietersburg |
| Languages | Sepedi, Xitsonga, Tshivenda |
| Population | 5 397 200 |
| Percentage of total population | 13,1 % |
| Area in kmē | 123 910 |
| Percentage of total area | 10,1 % |
Situated north of Gauteng and is bordered by Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. It is the province of great contrasts - from bushveld country to mountainous regions. Its most popular tourist attraction are its mineral spas(Warmbaths) along the southern border of the province. It produces sunflowers, cotton, maize, peanuts and a variety of tropical fruits. Zebediela is one of the largest citrus estates in the country and also boasts the largest tomato farm in the country. It also has lots of tea and coffee plantations. Its forestry plantations are used primarily for the manufacture of furniture. It is rich in minerals including copper, asbestos, coal, iron ore and platinum.
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Last updated on: 27/08/1998