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The city Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province and is situated in the dry to semi arid Northern Cape and owes its existence to the diamond mining industry established in 1866. The owners of the mining group, Rhodes and Barnato, not only influenced the history of the city, but the whole country of South Africa.
The country's rise to riches was established in this city. The "Big Hole", biggest man made hole in the world, bears testimony to the greed and perseverance of man the fortune seeker. The hole is approximately 800m deep.
Kimberley is synonymous worldwide with diamonds. In 1871, diamonds were found on a small hill that became known as Colesberg Koppie (later Kimberley). Within a few months there were over 30,000 men toiling in an area roughly 300m by 200m. |
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