Kapkolonie
English translation: Cape Colony
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| na | Cape Colony |
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| na | Cape Colony |
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| na | Colony on the Cape of Good Hope |
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| na | Cape Province |
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Cape Colony Explanation: Part of what is now South Africa. History |
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Cape Colony Explanation: Economy of the Cape Colony, 1868 - 1914 The Cape Colony had a buoyant economy between 1868 and 1882. The discovery of diamonds in Griqualand West helped because it provided the Colony with mineral wealth, as well as creating new inland markets. There was therefore an increase in the White consumer society, together with an expansion of the African market as more Black people made their way to the mines to provide skilled and unskilled labour. The granting of Responsible Government to the Cape in 1872 further boosted confidence in the country. Indeed, the Molteno Administration quickly capitalised on the prosperity generated by the diamond industry to plough the profits into harbour works and railway construction and so further opened the inland markets. www.sael.org.za/emoney00.htm I believe Rhodesia was named after a Rhodes, but I'm not sure after the one you mention. My own interest in South African stamps |
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Colony on the Cape of Good Hope Explanation: Kap= Cape. It seemed to me that they meant a geographical area, combine this with the diamonds......... I ended up in South Africa. Hope it helps! |
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Cape Province Explanation: known as both Cape Colony (probably the original name) and Cape Province. I've seen the latter used more often School history and Britannica |
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