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Vereeniging is one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa.

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Vereeniging

South Africa

Country
South Africa
Population
474.7K
Coordinates
-26.67, 27.93
494th most populous city in the world

Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province.

From the “Geographical information” section

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The Treaty of Vereeniging, which ended the Second Boer War, was negotiated in the city.

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Vereeniging

South Africa

Country
South Africa
Population
474.7K
Coordinates
-26.67, 27.93
494th most populous city in the world

Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province.

From the “History” section

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Vereeniging's motto is Per Pacem ad Industriam, which translates to 'Through Peace to Industry'.

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Vereeniging

South Africa

Country
South Africa
Population
474.7K
Coordinates
-26.67, 27.93
494th most populous city in the world

Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province.

From the “Trade and industry” section

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Vereeniging consists of 21 suburbs.

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Vereeniging

South Africa

Country
South Africa
Population
474.7K
Coordinates
-26.67, 27.93
494th most populous city in the world

Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province.

From the “Suburbs and municipality” section

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The coat of arms features a black shield with a golden thunderbolt between two picks.

Vereeniging
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Vereeniging

South Africa

Country
South Africa
Population
474.7K
Coordinates
-26.67, 27.93
494th most populous city in the world

Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province.

From the “Coat of arms” section

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Photo: Leo za1 · CC BY-SA 3.0

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