Limpopo Province South Africa

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders. The term Limpopo is derived from Rivombo, a group of Tsonga settlers led by Hosi Rivombo who settled in the mountainous vicinity and named the area after their leader. The Lebombo mountains are also named afte…
Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders. The term Limpopo is derived from Rivombo, a group of Tsonga settlers led by Hosi Rivombo who settled in the mountainous vicinity and named the area after their leader. The Lebombo mountains are also named after them. The river has been called the Vhembe by local Venda communities of the area. The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, while the provincial legislature is situated in Lebowakgomo.
  • Established: 27 April 1994
  • Capital: Polokwane
  • Highest elevation: 2,126 m (6,975 ft)
  • Country: South Africa
  • Time zone: UTC+2 (SAST)
  • ISO 3166 code: ZA-LP
  • HDI (2019): 0.710 · high · 3rd of 9
Data from: en.wikipedia.org