Northern Cape
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Northern Cape is the largest province of South Africa, covering the vast arid interior of the country. It shares international borders with Namibia and Botswana and is known for the Kalahari Desert. The provincial capital is Kimberley, famous for its historical diamond mining industry.
Statistics
Area
372,889.00 km²
Population
1,355,946