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Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is a city in central South Africa. It is the capital of the Free State province and the judicial capital of the country. The name translates to fountain of flowers, reflecting a notable spring at the site.

It was founded in 1846 as a British settlement on the Modder River and became the capital

Today Bloemfontein hosts the Supreme Court of Appeal, the country’s apex court of appeal, as well as

The city lies on the central South African plateau with a semi-arid climate. Summers are warm to

Cultural and historical attractions include the National Museum, the Oliewenhuis Art Museum, the National Women’s Monument

Transport connections include the Bram Fischer International Airport, served by domestic and regional flights, and the

of
the
Orange
Free
State
in
1854
following
the
Bloemfontein
Convention.
The
city
developed
as
an
administrative
center
through
the
19th
century
and
remained
a
strategic
hub
during
the
Boer
War.
provincial
government
offices.
It
is
an
educational
center,
home
to
the
University
of
the
Free
State
and
the
Central
University
of
Technology,
both
serving
the
region
and
the
country.
hot
with
thunderstorms,
while
winters
are
cool
and
dry.
Rainfall
is
concentrated
in
the
summer
months.
on
Naval
Hill,
and
the
Free
State
National
Botanical
Garden.
The
city
is
also
known
for
its
stadiums
and
sporting
venues,
notably
the
Free
State
Stadium,
and
for
its
role
as
a
gateway
to
the
northern
parts
of
the
Free
State.
city
is
connected
by
the
N1
highway
and
rail
links
to
other
major
South
African
cities.