Mpumalanga (Zulu name for “the place where the sun rises”) is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of Swaziland and Mozambique. It embraces the southern half of Kruger National Park, a huge nature reserve with abundant wildlife including big game. The province’s iconic Blyde River Canyon, among the world’s largest, is known as a green canyon because of its subtropical foliage.
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In which province is Mpumalanga?
Mpumalanga, formerly (1994–95) Eastern Transvaal, province, northeastern South Africa. It is bounded by Limpopo province to the north, Mozambique and Swaziland to the east, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Free State to the south, and Gauteng province to the west.
What is the biggest town in Mpumalanga?
Mbombela, also known as Nelspruit, is a city in northeastern South Africa. It is the capital and the largest city of the Mpumalanga province.
What is special about Mpumalanga?
Mpumalanga means “the place where the sun rises” and it’s no surprise that the province is known for its astounding natural beauty; a landscape where cascading waterfalls meet wetlands, deep forests, and savannahs filled with grazing wildlife.
What are the old towns in Mpumalanga?
In the area east and south of Nelspruit you’ll find the historic towns of Barberton, Komatipoort, Kaapmuiden and Badplaas. Barberton was the centre of the local gold rush and the facade of Africa’s first stock exchange, which was built in 1887, still stands.