Orange Free State

Also known as Oranje-Vrijstaat, Oranje-Vrystaat

independent Boer sovereign republic in Southern Africa between 1854–1902

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The Orange Free State was an independent republic established by Dutch settlers (Boers) in Southern Africa that existed from 1854 to 1902. It matters historically because it was one of the major Boer states in the region before being incorporated into British-controlled territory, marking a significant shift in Southern African colonial politics.

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Vinony's link graph records 1,622 inbound references to Orange Free State, and connects out to Boer republic, South Africa and Zulu Kingdom.

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Vinony files it under 1854 establishments in South Africa, 1902 disestablishments in South Africa and Boer Republics.

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Population: 207503
Area: 131070

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Commons category: Orange Free State
inception: 1854-02-17
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1902-05-31
native label: Oranje-Vrijstaat

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Today part ofSouth Africa Lesotho Also State President of the Transvaal Republic

The Orange Free State (Dutch: Oranje Vrijstaat [oːˈrɑɲə ˈvrɛistaːt]; Afrikaans: Oranje-Vrystaat [uˈraɲə ˈfrəistɑːt]) was a landlocked independent Boer republic in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, which ceased to exist after it was defeated and surrendered to the British Empire at the end of the Second Boer War in 1902. It is one of the three historical precursors to the present-day Free State province.

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