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Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Aliwal North is a town of 4,000 people in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, close to the border of the Free State. The principal attractions of Aliwal North are two hot mineral springs, both of which have extremely high concentrations of minerals and gases.
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Run by the ex-caterer and florist to previous president FW De Klerk, the colourful owner has big plans for the place.
Drive south from Bloemfontein, north-west over the beautiful Barkley Pass, from Barkley-East, or north from Queenstown.
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