Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area (KwaZulu Natal) Difference between Transfrontier Parks and Transfrontier conservation areas: Transfrontier parks generally include two internationally bordering areas (DEA‚ 2015). The main focus of these areas is
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Ancient lineages across the Drakensberg Alpine Centre and their plight for conservation. 1. Introduction: With many recent studies showing that the current global rates of biodiversity loss are cause for alarm‚ it is important to recognize regions in which biodiversity is especially high and under threat from human expansion and climate change. The combinations of biodiversity assemblages along the Escarpment form nodes of high local endemism that have contributed towards the concept of ‘centers
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Point - The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is an unspoilt stretch of land and coast with a wealth of fauna and flora. The new lighthouse is the most powerful in the world‚ with an electric light of 19 million candle power. * Drakensberg Mountains The Drakensberg is the country’s most impressive mountain range and a very popular holiday destination. Nestled at the foot of these mountains are numerous f * Durban Durban Beachfront is also known as the "Golden Mile". This stretch of golden
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Hi again‚ Thanks for the pictures of Margaret’s cuddly toy collection. I love it! It certainly gives one a clearer idea of how far and wide you’ve travelled! It’s hard to believe‚ but I think Margaret has more than we have. And all ours have names too‚ though they are stored away now (my children won’t admit to it‚ but they were the ones who did not want me to donate any to the local orphanage). I am so happy to hear that you are considering a visit here. I will ask my father if we could use his
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| | Historical places in South Africa34 Found | Next 30 >> | Pages: 1 | 2 | South Africa’s rich and dramatic history dates from the earliest inhabitants through colonisation to the discovery of diamonds & gold; from the formation and evolution of black resistance‚ through 3 decades of crisis to the eventual death of apartheid. Explore the numerous historical places and share in our rich heritage. Historical places in | ------------------------------------------------- Top of FormBottom
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My Unusual Vacation After a year’s savings and many months of planning‚ it was finally time for my vacation. Travelling has always been my passion because by the age of 17‚ I had already been to exotic places like India‚ Jamaica‚ Ethiopia‚ Australia‚ and Malaysia. So when a friend of mine suggested that we go to Durban I was very excited because of the fun recreational activities‚ the beautiful scenery in a pleasant location‚ and the economical lodging available South Africa turned to be different
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The Great trek The Voortrekkers comprised two groups from the eastern frontier region of the Cape Colony‚ semi-nomadic pastoralists known as Trekboers‚ and established farmers and artisans known as Grensboere‚ or Border Farmers. Together these groups were later called Voortrekkers Pioneers. While most settlers who lived in the western Cape later known as the Cape Dutch did not trek eastward‚ a small number did. The first colonists‚ who arrived in 1652 to set up a "depot for the provosion of ships"under
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The most secretive and elusive of the large carnivores‚ the leopard is also the shrewdest. Pound for pound‚ it is the strongest climber of the larger cats and is capable of killing prey far larger than itself. The coloring of the leopard varies from white to bright golden brown‚ spotted with black spots and rosettes. The rosettes consist of groups of 5 to 6 spots arranged in a tight ring. The tail is longer than half the body length measured from head to tail. This fierce animal has small round ears
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The Great Trek or Voortrek is the central event in the history of South Africa‚ beginning in the mid-thirties of the 19th century and going out in the early forties. This great northward migration of the Afrikaner people‚ involved thousands of cattle and sheep farmers who fled British authority. Leaving the frontier regions of the Cape Colony‚ and founded the independent republics of Natal‚ the Orange Free State and the Transvaal. The struggle of the Afrikaner or Boer people since
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Africa is one of the biggest continent in the world‚ consisting of many countries all varied in their cultures and economic activities. In order to improve this continent‚ there should be a transcontinental railroad that runs throughout Africa‚ transporting people‚ products‚ and cultures. A good railroad should avoid problems such as diseases‚ famine/poverty‚ natural disasters‚ and geographical features. I chose to focus on avoiding natural disasters‚ geographical features‚ poverty‚ and conflicts
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