Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Popularly called Maritzburg, it is home to a campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Aluminium is produced here as well as timber and dairy products. Estimated population: 228,549 (1991), although current population is between 350,000 to 500,000.

Sport

In January there is an annual canoe race, Duzi Canoe Marathon, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The route follows the Msunduzi River into the Mgeni River, through the Valley of a Thousand Hills into the Inanda Dam and from here to the mouth of the Mgeni River.

Related Topics:
Canoe - Duzi Canoe Marathon - Durban - Msunduzi River - Mgeni River - Valley of a Thousand Hills

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The Comrades Marathon takes place annually in June between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. It has been run since 1921 and attracts thousands of entrants. The start of the race alternates between the two cities.

Related Topics:
Comrades Marathon - 1921

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