Magaliesberg

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Magaliesberg is a mountain range in northern South Africa known for its rugged cliffs, rich biodiversity, and historical significance in early Boer and indigenous history.

All labels observed (4)

Label Occurrences
Magaliesberg canonical 2
Magaliesberg mountain range 2
Magaliesberg Mountains 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain range
biodiversityFeature endemic species
high plant diversity
large mammal species
numerous bird species
conservationStatus partially protected
contains Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
country South Africa
drainage Crocodile River NERFINISHED
Hartebeespoort Dam catchment
geologicalAge Precambrian
hasEcosystem grassland
rocky outcrop vegetation
savanna
highestPointElevation about 1,852 m above sea level
historicalEvent Boer War skirmishes
conflicts between Boer settlers and indigenous groups
indigenousPeoplesAssociated Ndebele groups
Tswana groups
knownFor hiking
historical significance in Boer history
historical significance in indigenous history
paragliding
rich biodiversity
rock climbing
rugged cliffs
scenic landscapes
length approximately 120 km
locatedIn Gauteng Province
linked to: Gauteng

North West Province
northern South Africa
nameLanguage Tswana
linked to: Setswana
nameMeaning Magali’s mountain or Magali’s range
near Hartebeespoort Dam
linked to: Hartbeespoort Dam
nearestMajorCity Johannesburg
Pretoria
orientation east–west
partOf Bushveld region
rockType quartzite
shale
threat invasive species
mining
urban development
UNESCODesignationYear 2015
UNESCOStatus Biosphere Reserve
usedFor conservation
outdoor recreation
tourism

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Referenced by (6)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Andries Pretorius placeOfDeath Magaliesberg
Rustenburg locatedNear Magaliesberg mountain range
linked to: Magaliesberg
Meintjieskop partOf Magaliesberg geological formation
linked to: Magaliesberg
Hartbeespoort Dam locatedInValley Magaliesberg
Hartbeespoort Dam nearMountainRange Magaliesberg Mountains
linked to: Magaliesberg
Wonderboom Nature Reserve locatedNear Magaliesberg mountain range
linked to: Magaliesberg