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Kimberley is famous for the mines for which of the minerals?


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Kimberley:

  1. It is the capital and largest city in South Africa's Northern Cape province. Around 110 kilometers east of the junction of the Orange and Vaal rivers, the city is located.
  2. It is well-known for its diamond mines. During the time when diamond mining was active in the area, it produced a total of 3000 kilograms of diamonds.
  3. The mine (also known as Big Hole) is one of the most massive hand-dug discoveries in the world.

Therefore, Kimberley is famous for diamond mines.


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