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Bloemfontein

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Bloemfontein , city (1991 pop. 300,150), judicial capital of South Africa and the capital of the Free State. It is a transportation hub and industrial center, containing railroad workshops, food-processing plants, and factories that produce furniture, plastics, and glassware. Bloemfontein was founded in 1846 and served as the capital of the Orange Free State Republic (see Free State ) until its capture (1900) by British forces during the South African War. Afterward, it was the site of the final negotiations (1909) that led to the establishment (1910) of the Union of South Africa. Among the city's educational institutions are the Univ. of the Free State (founded 1855; university status 1950) and a technical college.

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Bloemfontein

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Bloemfontein, Free State/South Africa Founded as a fort in 1846 with the name that can be translated as ‘Fountain of Flowers’ from the Afrikaans bloem ‘flower’. However, it may have been named after himself by Jan Bloem, a Griqua leader who lived on a farm here before the Voortrekkers arrived. It is also known locally as Mangaung, with the Isotho meaning of ‘Place of Leopards’.

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Bloemfontein

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Bloemfontein City and judicial capital of South Africa, capital of Free State. Dutch farmers settled here in the early 19th century. It contains the oldest Dutch Reformed church in South Africa. The modern city is an important educational centre. Industries: furniture, glassware. Pop. (2002) 371,200.

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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

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