Facts Overview
Below you find some random picked facts of the Limpopo Province, wich inculde history, culture, fauna & flora, infrstructure and some fun facts.
Africa's Big Five
The term "Big Five" originated from the hunting jargon for the most dangerous and sought-after trophy animals. The Big Five occur in many of the game and nature reserves in Limpopo.
African Elephants
Do you know that elephant is the only animal that can bend all its legs in same direction...
Goverment
South Africa is the only nation in the world with three capital cities... ...more
Limpopo Districts and Municipalities
Limpopo Province is divided into five municipal districts, subdivided in 26 local municipalities ...more
Limpopo figures
Limpopo covers 123,910 km² and is the 5th largest province in South Africa (10.2%). With a populations of about 5,6 million (2005). ...more
Limpopo from A to Z
Limpopo is South Africa’s most wild and untamed province. Go Limpopo, they say, go wild! ...more
Limpopo Parks
Limpopo hosts more than 3,6 million hectares of national parks, nature reserves and game farms 70% of South Africa's protected land
Limpopo Province, South Africa's Food Basket
Limpopo Province is the Bread and Fruit Basket of South Africa producing up to 60% of all fruit, vegetables maize meal, wheat and cotton... ...more
Limpopo River
The Limpopo River rises in the interior of Africa, and flows generally eastwards towards the Indian Ocean. It is around 1,600 kilometers long (or 1,770 km according to another source). ...more
Limpopo's Mineral Rescources
Limpopo's rich mineral deposits include platinum group metals, iron ore, chromium high- and middle-grade coking coal, diamonds, antimony, phosphate and copper, as well as mineral reserves like gold, emeralds, scheelite, magnetite, vermiculite, silicon and mica. ...more
Limpopo, gateway to Africa
Limpopo is the gateway to the rest of Africa. It is favourably situated for economic co-operation with other parts of southern Africa as it shares borders
with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Mampoer
In South Africa moonshine made from fruit (mostly peaches or marulas) is known as mampoer (named after the Pedi chief Mampuru). ...more
Mapungubwe World Heritage Site
The Mapangubwe World Heritage Site, is one of the best-known Iron-Age sites in South Africa. There is evidence here of the first signs of a class distinctive society in the country.
Mealie Pap
Pap, a traditional porridge made from mielie-meal (ground maize or other grain), is a staple food of the Bantu inhabitants of South Africa. ...more
Mining Industry
Major international mining operations contribute to 20% of Limpopo's economy, making mining the primary driver of economic activity after government services. ...more
Modjadji Cycad
The cycad forest near Modjadjikloof, protected by Queen Modjadji, the Rain Queen and her people, is the largest growth of cycads in the world. At 13
metres, the cycads are also the world's tallest.
Mopane Worm
Gonimbrasia belina is a species of moth found in much of southern Africa, whose large edible caterpillar, the mopani or mopane worm, is an important source of protein for millions of Southern Africans. ...more
Official Languages
There are 11 official Languages in South Africa... ...more
Peter Mokaba
Peter Mokaba was Former President of the ANC Youth League Member ANC NEC
Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in the government of former President Nelson Mandela (1994 - June 1999) ...more
Rhinoceros
The horns of a Rhinoceros are made of keratin, the same type of protein that makes up hair.
Rural Communities
Limpopo has the largest areas inhabited by rural communties who are still living as they used to for centuries
Shasha River
Shasha River is situated at the northern-most point of South Africa, Limpopo, where the combined borders of SA, Botswana and Zimbabwe. ...more
The Ndebele
Although the origins of the Ndebele are shrouded in mystery, they have been identified as one of the Nguni people. ...more
The Olifant's Ciryle Route
Big game enthusiasts will want to take this route. From Polokwane, the circuit heads eastwards through Chueniespoort in the Strydpoortberg Mountains and Sekhukhuneland. ...more
The Pedi
The Pedi’s are Bantu-speaking people inhabiting Limpopo province, South Africa, and constituting the major group of the Northern Sotho ethnolinguistic cluster of peoples, who numbered about 3,700,000 in the late 20th century. Their traditional territory, which is known as Bopedi, and are located between the Olifants and Steelpoort rivers.
The Shangaan - Tsonga
The Tsonga are a diverse people, generally including the Shangaan, Thonga, Tonga, and several smaller ethnic groups.
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Water Birds
Nylsvlei, between Modimolle and Mookgophong, is the largest and best conserved flood plain in South Africa. Eighty-seven of the 94 water bird species known to breed in Southern Africa has occurred on this flood plain.
Zion City Moria
Zion City at Moria near Polokwane is the headquarters of the Zion Christian Church, which attracts more than a million pilgrims every Easter. ...more
Zion Christian Church Easter Festival
The Zion Christian Church (or ZCC) is the largest African Initiated Church in Southern Africa, with more than four million members . The church's headquarters ...more
Limpopo River
The Limpopo River rises in the interior of Africa, and flows generally eastwards towards the Indian Ocean. It is around 1,600 kilometers long (or 1,770 km according to another source).... more
Baobab Tree
No tree in Africa embodies the spirit of Africa more than the baobab with its bulbous branches and gnarled bark. Otherwise known as Africa's 'big ... moreTravel Planner Cart |
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