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C a p i t a l O f N a m a k w a l a n d |
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Springbok is situated close to the intersection of the N7 and N14, 550km north of Cape Town. It is set in a narrow valley bisecting the granite domes of the Klein Koperberge - small copper mountains. The colorful history of Springbok is closely linked to the copper industry and is also the site of the first commercial mining operations in the country.
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In 1852 the first copper mine was brought into operation
by the mining concern of Philips and King. It was bought
from the Cloete family; and in 1862 the town of Springbokfontein was laid out. Rich copper deposits were discovered in the 1870's to the north of Springbok. Potential miners flocked to Okiep,
where the deposits were found. The steady supply of drinkable water from
the spring of Springbok made the town the centre for the mining
prospectors.
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Tourist Information
Namakwa Tourism Information
PO Box 5
Springbok, 8240
Tel : +27(0) 27 712 8035
Fax : +27(0) 27 712 1421
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Main Attractions and Activities
Blue Mine
Monument Koppie Town Centre
Goegap Nature Reserve
Namastat
Orbicular Hill West of Concordia |
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accommodation in springbok... |
