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... ...more
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 natural rescources
Limpopo's natural resources include more than 50 provincial reserves, as well as several private game reserves. The largest section of the Kruger National Park is situated along the eastern boundary of Limpopo with Mozambique.
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. ...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
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
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
Rhinoceros
The horns of a Rhinoceros are made of keratin, the same type of protein that makes up hair.
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
Zion City
Zion City at Moria near Polokwane is the headquarters of the Zion Christian Church, which attracts more than a million pilgrims every Easter... ...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
Kruger National Park
Limpopo Province offers access to the world-renowned Kruger National Park in its eastern region through the Pafuri, Punda Maria, Phalaborwa and Orpen gates. This vast ... moreTravel Planner Cart |
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