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Province in South Africa
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The North West Province provides a link between South Africa and Botswana. The province is the largest platinum production area in the world, and its Stelland area is the "Texas of South Africa" with some of the biggest cattle herds in the world.
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Enjoy a scenic flight over Rustenburg and the Magaliesberg on the climb to 12000 ft, 40 seconds in freefall attached to a tandem master, and a 5-minute parachute ride back to earth.
Also known as a ZipSlide, ZipWire, FlyingFoxes or Foefie Slide
At 2 km this is the longest zipslide in the world. During the slide you will reach speeds up to 140 km/h. Departures are from the Sun City Welcome centre.
By plane
The airport of Pilanesberg/Sun City offers flights from Johannesburg.
By bus
Greyhound and Translux offer bus connections from other provinces.
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Mafeking · Regional · MBD
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the capital of the North West Province has many popular resorts
a base for visiting the Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve
a resort area between the Magaliesberg Mountains and Hartebeespoort Dam
a mining and agricultural centre
a university town with several museums and historical sites
a base for visiting nearby game reserves
known for its cultural cultural events such as the annual Cultural Calabash
an agricultural town with modern architecture and well-preserved old buildings
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