Fun facts about Bloemfontein
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Bloemfontein was officially founded in 1846 as a fort by British Army major Henry Douglas Warden.
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria.
From the “History” section
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The city is known as the 'City of Roses' and hosts the annual Bloemfontein Rose Festival in October.
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria.
From the “Rose Festival” section
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Bloemfontein is located at an elevation of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) on the southern edge of the Highveld.
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein hosted matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, including the historic 4–1 defeat of England by Germany.
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria.
From the “Sports” section
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The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, which includes Bloemfontein, was upgraded from a Local Municipality in 2011.
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria.
From the “Government” section
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Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa · CC BY 2.0