Griqualand West
a former district in S South Africa, N of the Orange River and W of the Orange Free State: diamonds found 1867.
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How to use Griqualand West in a sentence
He gave up his appointment in Griqualand West in 1875, and lived thereafter in retirement.
The diamond-mines of Griqualand West furnish practically the whole of the world's supply.
Commercial Geography | Jacques W. RedwayIn 1871 it yielded to the temptation of the diamond-fields, and took Griqualand West.
Impressions of South Africa | James BryceGriqualand West, which included the diamond fields, was now incorporated as a portion of Cape Colony.
British Dictionary definitions for Griqualand West
an area of N South Africa, north of the Orange river: settled after 1803 by the Griquas; annexed by the British in 1871 following a dispute with the Orange Free State; became part of the Cape Colony in 1880. Chief town: Kimberley. Area: 39 360 sq km (15 197 sq miles)
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