Kimberley, Northern Cape - Wikipedia
WEBKimberley is the capital and largest city of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is located approximately 110 km east of the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers. The city has considerable historical significance due to its diamond mining past and the siege during the Second Anglo-Boer war.
Kimberley | History, Plateau, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Kimberley, city, diamond-mining centre, and capital of Northern Cape province, South Africa. It lies near the Free State province border. Founded after the discovery of diamonds on farms in the area in 1869–71, the mining camp of Kimberley grew as a result of the intensive digging of the diamond-bearing pipe at the hill called …
The Big Hole, Kimberley: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBApr 10, 2020 · The Big Hole, Kimberley: The Complete Guide. Plan your trip to the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. Includes an overview of its history, activities, admission fees, and opening hours.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Kimberley - Tripadvisor
WEBJul 23, 2022 · Things to Do in Kimberley, South Africa: See Tripadvisor's 6,951 traveler reviews and photos of Kimberley tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see …
10 Places to visit in Kimberley - getaway.co.za
WEBDec 18, 2023 · 1. The Big Hole. Picture: Getaway Gallery. Venture into the heart of South Africa’s diamond history at The Big Hole in Kimberley. This vast chasm, stretching over 17 hectares with a 1.6 km perimeter, is a testament to the diamond fever that seized the nation.
All About the Kimberley Diamond Mine in South Africa
WEBJun 7, 2019 · TripSavvy / Jess Macdonald. Kimberley, South Africa, is home to the world’s largest diamond mine, also known as the “Big Hole.”. Dug by humans and so large it is visible from space, the pit has yielded some of the world’s largest diamonds and made the De Beers name famous worldwide.
Welcome to the diamond capital of South Africa - Kimberley
WEBSouth Africa on social media. Kimberley, thanks to the fevered diamond rush of the 1870s, has a glittering past. Today what remains is a massive crater 214 meters deep with a surface area of 17 hectares and a perimeter of 1,6km. It is surrounded by original buildings from the heyday of the mine.
Kimberley - the diamond capital of South Africa
WEBKimberley - the diamond capital of South Africa. Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape province, is known as the Diamond City. Start your exploration of the city at its main attraction: the Big Hole.
Kimberley (Northern Cape) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Amongst other things, it is famous for its Big Hole, the world's largest hand-dug excavation that was created when thousands of people searched for diamonds at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries.
The Big Hole Official Site | Tourist Attractions in Kimberley
WEBKimberly is one of the most unique and authentic historical destinations in South Africa, because of the Kimberley diamond mine, which occupies a surface of 17 hectares, 463 meters wide, for a depth of 240 meters, and it used to be active since 1871 to 1914.
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