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The city is the hub of the Free State gold fields, serving several gold and uranium mines. In addition to mineral ore, Welkom produces such goods as steel, lumber, and beef. The city has a technical college and a technological institute. Welkom is served by a small airport and a branch of the main railway between Johannesburg and Cape Town. The city is internationally known for the Grand Prix racing circuit located at its edge. The city is named after the farm Welkom where gold was first found. The word welkom is Afrikaans and Dutch for welcome. It is now the second largest city in the Free State. It is being said that one could come to Welkom for a hundred holidays and have a totally different experience each time! The proud history and heritage of the town will take you on a journey to a variety of landscapes, richly endowed with diverse cultures and peoples. Situated in the heartland of South Africa’s agricultural belt, mine shafts now guard the horizon where once antelope roamed. The proud history and heritage of Welkom will take you on a journey to a variety of landscapes, richly endowed with diverse cultures and peoples. Situated in the heartland of South Africa’s agricultural belt, mine shafts now guard the horizon where once antelope roamed. |
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