Kwazulu Natal Travel Guide
KwaZulu-Natal, also known as the garden province of South Africa is a subtropical region of flourishing and well-watered valleys. The Kingdom of the Zulu offers visitors a truly exhilarating African adventure from spectacular and imposing cliffs of the Drakensberg Mountain Range to the golden beaches of the warm Indian Ocean coastline. This province boasts two World Heritage Sites, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the imposing Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
With all-year sunshine and good weather, it’s no wonder that KwaZulu-Natal is a firm favourite for both local and international visitors.
KwaZulu-Natal’s primary language is isiZulu, followed by English and Afrikaans. There is a unique cultural diversity in this province where Zulu, Indian, Afrikaans and British colonial cultures blend into a fascinating mix.
Pietermaritzburg, being the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, is a charming city set in the heart of the Natal Midlands. It is most gorgeous in spring when loads of azaleas starts blooming. It is the perfect entrance to the excellent game reserves and resorts of the Midlands and the Drakensberg. The port city of Durban is a bustling city offering business, entertainment and a golden beachfront. Richards Bay is the leader in South Africa’s aluminium industry. The Coal Terminal in Richards Bay is the second largest exporter of steam coal in the world.
Fact Sheet: Kwalulu Natal | |
| Population | 9 904 698 (2006) |
| Capital | Pietermaritzburg |
| Area | 94 361 square kilometres |
| Population density | 105 people per square kilometre |
| Gross regional product | R206.8-billion (2003) |
| Share of total GDP | 16.7% |
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