Republic of Utrecht
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Republic of Utrecht was established by Voortrekkers and merged with the Republic of Lydenburg in 1860. It was located in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, named after the Dutch city of Utrecht. Coal mining and cattle ranching were key economic activities.
Statistics
Area
3,539.00 km²
Population
32,000