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Beaufort West (bō`fərt), town (1991 pop. 31,726), Western Cape, S South Africa, in the Great Karroo Karroo or Karoo , the semiarid plateaus of South Africa. The
Little Karroo, in Western Cape, is located N of the Langeberg and Outeniqua Ranges and extends c. ..... Click the link for more information. . The town has some light industry and is the trade and distribution center for nearby farms where sheep, grain, and fruit are raised. It is also a resort. Beaufort West was founded in 1818 and in 1837 became the first municipality in South Africa. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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