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FREE STATE
It was to this vast area of endless prairies and immense agricultural fields that the Boers came in their 'Great Trek' away from the British in the 1800s. The city of Bloemfontein, the Free State's capital, teems with reminders of its historic past. For those looking for spectacular scenery the Eastern Free State with its Golden Gate National Park and surrounds will leave many breathless at the beauty. Bushmen caves and romantic country towns. Its capital, Bloemfontein, is South Africa's judiciary capital. Synthetic fuel (from coal) is produced in Sasolburg. This province is a major agriculture centre producing a large variety of crops including potato, maize, sunflower seed, wheat and sorghum. Dairy and sheep farming contribute largely to its economy.
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