Transvaal

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Transvaal is a historic region of northern South Africa.  Originally inhabited by BANTU tribes, Transvaal was settled in 1838 by AFRIKANERS. Britain annexed the region in 1877, which led eventually to the South African War (1899-1900).

Transvaal 1902

Transvaal was a province of South Africa from 1910 to 1994.