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Namaqualand
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This arid coastal region, which includes the park of the same name, stretches from north of the Cape to Namibia. It is famous for the colorful wildflower bloom that occurs every spring. The Richtersveld National Park, shared with Namibia, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its South African section. Namaqualand is also home to the Namaqua people, whose culture and traditions remain very much alive.
Overview of Namaqualand
This arid coastal region, which includes the park of the same name, stretches from north of the Cape to Namibia. It is famous for the (colorful) wildflower bloom that occurs every spring. The Richtersveld National Park, shared with Namibia, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its South African section due to this natural phenomenon. Namaqualand is also home to the Namaqua people, whose culture and traditions remain very much alive.
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- Type of place: secondary tourist region.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Area: 440,000 km².
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- Lowest point: sea level.
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