Pietermaritzburg, city, capital of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
Is Pietermaritzburg a town or city
Is Pietermaritzburg a city or suburb
Pietermaritzburg (/ˌpiːtərˈmærɪtsbɜːrɡ/; Zulu: umGungundlovu) is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality.
Is KZN a city or town
KwaZulu-Natal
| KwaZulu-Natal iKwaZulu-Natali (in Zulu) | |
|---|---|
| KwaZulu | 1 February 1977 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 27 April 1994 |
| Capital | Pietermaritzburg |
| Largest city | Durban |
How did the city of Pietermaritzburg get its name
Pietermaritzburg was founded in 1838 and named after two leaders of the Voortrekkers Pieter Retief and Gerrit Maritz. The village was later taken over and made into a British military garrison as a defence in case of attacks.
Is Durban a city or town
Durban, formerly Port Natal, largest city of KwaZulu-Natal province and chief seaport of South Africa, located on Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean.