Florisbad
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Florisbad | |
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  Florisbad  Florisbad | |
| Coordinates: 28°45′58″S 26°04′59″E / 28.766°S 26.083°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Lejweleputswa |
| Municipality | Masilonyana |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Florisbad is a health resort 45 km northwest of Bloemfontein and 47 km south-west of Brandfort (just south of Soutpan), near the Haagenstad salt-pan. Named after Floris Venter who opened up the mineral spring. Florisbad archaeological and paleontological site is now a tourist attraction.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 165. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
Municipalities and communities of Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State | ||
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District seat: Welkom | ||
| Masilonyana | .svg) | |
| Tokologo | ||
| Tswelopele | ||
| Matjhabeng | ||
| Nala | ||
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