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| Middelburg | ||
| province | Mpumalanga | |
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| Residents | approx. 200,000 | |
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| Tourist info web | www.middelburgsa.co.za | |
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Middelburg is a city in Cultural Heartland in the northwest of the region Mpumalanga.
background
The city was named in 1864 Nazareth founded. It was renamed Middelburg as early as 1872. It gained notoriety during the Boer Wars after 1,381 women and children died in a British concentration camp.
Modern Middelburg is characterized by the steel industry, it is known as the "Stainless Steel Capital of Africa". From an administrative point of view, Middelburg belongs to Steve Tshwete Local Municipality.
getting there
| Distances | |
| eMalahleni | 30 km |
|---|---|
| Pretoria | 140 km |
| Johannesburg | 160 km |
| Lydenburg | 165 km |
By plane
The next major airport is that O R Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park (Johannesburg).
By train
In the street
Middelburg is just north of the N4.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Memorial Museum. To commemorate the Boer Wars at the site of the former concentration camp.
- Dutch Reformed Church. The church was built in 1890.
- 1 Botshabelo. A museum village north of Middelburg. Originally a mission station. Near Botshabelo is a village of the Ndebele, who are known for their geometric patterns on houses and clothing.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- Ndebele on the website of Middelburg
