Cosmos Country, Mpumalanga
Cosmos Country lies in the south western part of Mpumalanga against the Free State and Gauteng borders and includes the towns of Secunda, Delmas, Leandra, Bethal, Standerton, Balfour and Greylingstad.
Known as the 'energy belt' of Mpumalanga, the Mpumalanga Cosmos Country region houses a number of power stations that supply energy to most southern African countries. Lively economic and agricultural activity take place in Standerton, Leandra and Balfour. The region is the centre of crude oil production in Southern Africa and it boasts the world's largest underground coal mining complex. Despite the serious industrial activity, the Cosmos country has its own natural beauty. The open grasslands of this region transform into a kaleidoscope of colour with a carpet of cosmos flowers blooming in late summer, hence the name Cosmos Country. Visitors are also attracted to the region by the annual Potato Festival and the search for fortunes at a casino located in the area.
Destinations / Town & Suburbs of Cosmos Country
Bethal
Where to Stay: Accommodation in Bethal
Bethal derives its name of parts of the names of Elizabeth du Plooy and Alida Naude, who were sisters and the wives of the owners of the farm on which the town was proclaimed. It is situated in the Cosmos Country of the ... Bethal information
Secunda
Where to Stay: Cosmos Country Accommodation
Secunda is a fairly new town built around coalfields in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was named so, for being the second extraction refinery location for oil from coal (second to the Sasolburg refinery). The town of ... Secunda information
Standerton
Where to Stay: Accommodation in Standerton
The town of Standerton inherited its name from the original owner of the farm on which it is built, namely Adrian Hendrik Stander. The Vaal River - one of South Africa's largest rivers - flows through Standerton and ... Standerton information
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Featured and "Must See" Attractions in Cosmos Country
Graceland Golf Course
The Graceland Country Club in Secunda, Mpumalanga, rests only an hour and a half drive away from Johannesburg. The flat savannahs of Mpumalanga do not at first glance suggest that they are suitable for the building of a golf course, but as one of the world's leading designers, Gary Player made creative ... more information
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Holiday Accommodation in Cosmos Country
For accommodation in Cosmos Country see:
• Bethal Accommodation
• Standerton Accommodation
Or to see all accommodation in this region at once, visit Cosmos Country Accommodation.
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