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Kamieskroon is a small town in the Kamiesberg Municipality. Lying more or less in the centre of Namaqualand, about 70km to the south of Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is known mainly for its abundance of wild flowers during Spring.
Kamieskroon was founded in 1924, when the Dutch Reformed Church bought the land to relocate from Bowesdorp, 8km to the north of the current town location, due to a shortage of water. Kamieskroon is located at the foot of the "Kroon" (Afrikaans, meaning Crown), a mountain that looks the crown of a king, and Sneeukop, the second highest peak in Namaqualand. Also located close to Kamieskroon is Boesmankop, a mountain that looks like a Boesman (Bushman or San) lying on his back.
Namaqua National Park is located 20km west of Kamieskroon, and consists of over 100 000 hectares of natural flora. Since 2002 wild animals have been re-introduced to the Park. Springbok, Hartebees and Oryx (Gemsbok) now roam there.
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30°12′S 17°56′E / 30.200°S 17.933°E / -30.200; 17.933
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