Mpumalanga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Mpumalanga is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering Eswatini and Mozambique. Its name means 'the place where the sun rises' in the local Swati and Zulu languages. The region is characterized by diverse topography, ranging from the Highveld grasslands to the mountainous escarpment of the Drakensberg.
Statistics
Area
76,495.00 km²
Population
5,143,324