Florisbad
Place in Free State, South Africa
Florisbad
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Coordinates: 28°45′58″S 26°04′59″E / 28.766°S 26.083°E / -28.766; 26.083 | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Free State |
District | Lejweleputswa |
Municipality | Masilonyana |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( SAST ) |
Florisbad is a health resort 45 km northwest of Bloemfontein and 47 km south-west of Brandfort , near the Haagenstad salt-pan. Named after Floris Venter who opened up the mineral spring. Florisbad archaeological and paleontological site is now a tourist attraction. [1]
References
- ↑ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names . Internet Archive. p. 165 . Retrieved 28 August 2013 .
Municipalities and communities of
Lejweleputswa District Municipality
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Free State
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District seat:
Welkom
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Masilonyana |
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Tswelopele | ||
Matjhabeng | ||
Nala |
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