MPUMALANGA FACTS

 

Land area:                       

76,495 km2

Population:                       

3,617,600

Capital:                           

Nelspruit (Mbombela)

Climate:                          

The Lowveld is subtropical, due to its proximity to the warm Indian Ocean and latitude. The Highveld is comparatively much cooler, due to its altitude of 2300m to 1700m above sea level. The Drakensberg Escarpment receives the most precipitation, with all other areas being moderately well watered by mostly summer thunderstorms. The Highveld often experiences severe frost, whilst the Lowveld is mostly frost free. Winter rainfall is rare, except for some drizzle on the escarpment.

Roads:

The road infrastructure is good. Suitable for all types of vehicles.

Airports:                          

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Internet access:                           

Good Internet access

Mobile phone network:       

  All major routes and towns have good mobile phone reception.

Health:                            

This is a Malaria area. Take precautions.

 

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