Northern Cape

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Northern Cape

Name

Northern Cape

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

Location