Pietermaritzburg Attractions
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Pietermaritzburg, capital of the province of KwaZulu/Natal, lies in a fertile agricultural region. It is the seat of South Africa's Supreme Court and the University of Natal, and is also an important industrial and commercial center.
Pietermaritzburg was founded in 1838, after the Boer victory over the Zulus in the battle of Blood River, and named after the two Boer leaders, Pieter Retief and Gerrit Maritz. When the republic of Natal was established in the following year Pietermaritzburg became its capital. After the annexation of the republic by Britain the headquarters of British administration was moved to Pietermaritzburg (1843), a garrison was stationed here and Fort Napier was built.
Pietermaritzburg was founded in 1838, after the Boer victory over the Zulus in the battle of Blood River, and named after the two Boer leaders, Pieter Retief and Gerrit Maritz. When the republic of Natal was established in the following year Pietermaritzburg became its capital. After the annexation of the republic by Britain the headquarters of British administration was moved to Pietermaritzburg (1843), a garrison was stationed here and Fort Napier was built.
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Natal Museum
This is one of five national museums. It contains paleontological, geological, ethnological, and natural history collections.
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Midmar Public Nature Reserve
The reserve encompasses the Midmar Dam and is a good place for water sports, spotting wildlife, hiking, or camping.
