Driving around South Africa - Swartberg Pass
This time you can see parts of the Swartberg Pass, which connects Prince Albert (Great Karroo, North) and Oudtshoorn (Little Karroo, South), Western Cape, South Africa.
It's approx. 30 km long and on its highest point 1600m high.
The pass was built in the 80ies of the 19th century by Thomas Bain using convict labour.
This clip covers only half the pass but it gives an impression of some nice views and the serpentines, starting on Prince Albert's side in the North.
Here is some more information about the pass and the Swartberg-mountains:
Google Maps:
The track is called Bloodflood and was written by the huge band alt-J (Δ).
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This clip is meant to be an afterglow for all my family, friends and fellows who I met at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa 2011/12 and - hemhem - again in 2013. ;)
Swaziland Mbabane filmée en Go pro / Swaziland Mbabane filmed Go pro
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Mbabane is the capital of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Mdzimba Mountains, Mbabane River, Polinjane River
Mbabane is the capital of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Mdzimba Mountains, Mbabane River, Polinjane River
Mbabane (/ˌʌmbɑːˈbɑːneɪ/;[1] Swazi: ÉMbábáne) is the capital and largest city in Swaziland. With an estimated population of 94,874 (2010), it is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located in the Hhohho Region, of which it is also the capital. The average elevation of the city is 1243 meter
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Mbabane
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Mbabane
A street in downtown Mbabane
A street in downtown Mbabane
Mbabane is located in SwazilandMbabaneMbabane
Location of Mbabane in Swaziland.
Coordinates: 26°19′S 31°08′E
Country Swaziland
District Hhohho
Founded 1902
Area
• Total 81.76 km2 (31.57 sq mi)
Elevation 1,243 m (4,078 ft)
Population (2010)
• Total 94,874
• Density 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Postal code H100
Climate Cwb
Website mbabane.org.sz
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Mbabane (/ˌʌmbɑːˈbɑːneɪ/;[1] Swazi: ÉMbábáne) is the capital and largest city in Swaziland. With an estimated population of 94,874 (2010), it is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located in the Hhohho Region, of which it is also the capital. The average elevation of the city is 1243 meters. It lies on the MR3 road.
Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Economy
3 Education and culture
4 Geography and climate
5 International relations
5.1 Twin towns – Sister cities
6 References
7 Bibliography
8 External links
History[edit]
The town grew after the nation's administrative centre moved from Bremersdorp (now called Manzini) in 1902. It derives its name from a Chief, Mbabane Kunene, who lived in the area when British settlers arrived.
Economy[edit]
Mbabane's closest border crossing to South Africa is Ngwenya-Oshoek, and though Swazi is the primary language, English is widespread. Mbabane, and Swaziland itself, depend on tourism and sugar exports. It is also a commercial hub for the surrounding region, while tin and iron were mined nearby. The city has two sites for light industries.
Education and culture[edit]
Mbabane is the home of the Waterford-Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa, as well as one of the three campuses of the University of Swaziland. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a private international university that lies by the South African-Swaziland border with several university candidates from Swaziland. Indingilizi Gallery is an art gallery in Mbabane, established in 1982 and showcases a range of Swazi art, including sculptures, paintings, batiks, mohair, ethnic jewellery and pottery.[2]
Geography and climate[edit]
Mbabane is located in the district of Hhohho, of which it is also the capital, and lies on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdimba Mountains. The average elevation of the city is 1243 metres. Neighbourhoods and suburbs include Mbangweni, Sidwashini, Kent Rock, Sandla, Westridge Park, Malunge, New Checkers, Msunduza and Vukutentele.
Due to its altitude, Mbabane features a moderate subtropical highland climate (Cwb). The city has a mild climate and snow is a rare event, which has occurred only three times since 1900[3]. The city averages only four days of frost a year. The average temperature is 11 °C (52 °F) in July and 22 °C (72 °F) in January.[4]s. It lies on the MR3 road.