In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Natal (province), a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Natal (province) has generated debates and reflections on its relevance in various fields. Along these lines, we will immerse ourselves in its history, analyze its most relevant aspects and examine its influence in different areas. With an in-depth approach, this reading invites you to discover and better understand the nuances and complexities that characterize Natal (province), offering new perspectives and reflections on this exciting topic.
Province of Natal Natalprovinsie (Afrikaans) | |||||||||
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Province of South Africa | |||||||||
1910–1994 | |||||||||
Natal as it was by 1994 | |||||||||
Capital | Pietermaritzburg | ||||||||
Demonym | Natalian | ||||||||
Area | |||||||||
• Coordinates | 29°S 30°E / 29°S 30°E | ||||||||
Population | |||||||||
• 1991 | 2,430,753 | ||||||||
• Type | Natal Provincial Council | ||||||||
History | |||||||||
• Established | 31 May 1910 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 27 April 1994 | ||||||||
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The Province of Natal (Afrikaans: Natalprovinsie), commonly called Natal, was a province of South Africa from May 1910 until May 1994. Its capital was Pietermaritzburg. During this period rural areas inhabited by the black African population of Natal were organized into the bantustan of KwaZulu, which was progressively separated from the province, becoming partially autonomous in 1981. Of the white population, the majority were English-speaking people of British descent, causing Natal to become the only province to vote "No" to the creation of a republic in the referendum of 1960, due to very strong monarchist, pro-British Commonwealth, and anti-secessionist sentiment. In the latter part of the 1980s, Natal was in a state of violence between the Inkatha Freedom Party and the African National Congress, with violence subsiding soon after the first non-racial election in 1994.
In 1994, the KwaZulu bantustan was reincorporated into the territory of Natal and the province was redesignated as KwaZulu-Natal.
Districts of the province and population at the time of the 1991 census.