Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa.
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What is Bloemfontein best known for?
Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as “the city of roses“, for its abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there. The city is situated in the middle of the country, hence it is referred to as “Central South Africa”. The city’s Sesotho name is Mangaung, meaning “place of cheetahs”.
Why is Bloemfontein the capital of South Africa?
Bloemfontein acquired its capital status in several ways. It was originally established in 1846 as the capital of the Republic of the Orange Free State. In 1900, during the South African War, it became the capital of the Orange River Colony.
Is Bloemfontein a city or a province?
Bloemfontein, city, capital of Free State province (formerly Orange Free State) and judicial capital of the Republic of South Africa.
236,2 km²
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