Hopetown The Media Won't Show You | A Karoo Town In The Northern Cape, South Africa. 🇿🇦 скачать в хорошем качестве

Hopetown The Media Won't Show You | A Karoo Town In The Northern Cape, South Africa. 🇿🇦

I visited Hopetown, located in South Africa's Northern Cape on the Orange River, which is historically significant as the site of the first diamond discovery in the country, the 23.25-carat Eureka diamond. Founded in 1850 on an arid slope, it is now a quiet farming town known for activities like angling, bird-watching, and game viewing. Inspired by Wode Maya and Steven Ndukwu. Key Historical and Geographical Facts Diamond Hub: The 1867 discovery of the Eureka diamond, followed by the 83.5-carat Star of South Africa, sparked the South African diamond rush. Location: Situated on the banks of the Orange River (locally known as "Nu Gariep") in the Northern Cape, about 100km south of Kimberley. Demographics and Local Information Population: Based on 2011 data, the population is approximately 10,259. Demographics: The community is primarily Afrikaans-speaking with a majority Coloured (73.1%) and Black African (18.8%) demographic. Economy: The area relies on sheep farming and agriculture, supported by irrigation from the Orange River. Tourism and Infrastructure Attractions: Known for the Eiland Holiday Resort, river-based activities (angling, canoeing), and historical buildings. Challenges: The Thembelihle Municipality has recently faced service delivery issues, including water and electricity interruption. Name Origin: The town was named after Major William Hope, the Auditor-General and Acting Secretary of the Cape Colony in the 1850s #tour #travel #explorenamibia #africancountry #automobile #southafrica #explore #roadtrip #explore #roadtrip #southernhemisphere #africa