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Town in Northern Cape, South Africa
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Kuruman is a city of 13,000 people (2011) in the Kalahari district of South Africa. It is known for its scenic beauty and the Eye of Kuruman, a geological feature that brings water from deep underground.
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A spring that rises in a cave in the semidesert thornveld area in the Kalahari region. The spring gives about 20 to 30 million litres of water daily to approximately 10,000 inhabitants. It is also known as “Die Oog” or “Gasegonyane” in the Kalahari region. It is the biggest natural fountain in the Southern Hemisphere.
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The Guesthouse on Main, in its relaxing garden setting, is located just and is close to restaurants, convenience stores, petrol stations and fast food outlets. There is ample off-street parking. Each room has a fridge, kettle, a 54-cm television with satellite channels and are air-conditioned. Each suite has its own entrance. A hearty breakfast is served in the morning.
Kuruman is on the main route between Gauteng and Namibia/Cape Town via Upington.
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