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Thembuland
Historical region in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thembuland, Afrikaans: Temboeland, is a natural region in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Its territory is the traditional region of the abaThembu.
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Thembuland | |
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![]() Landscape in Thembuland near Ngcobo | |
Old map of the Eastern Cape, showing Thembuland (highlighted) | |
Country | South Africa |
Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
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It was formerly also known as "Tamboekieland" or "Tambookieland". The area of Thembuland proper includes present-day Mthatha, Mqanduli, Ngcobo, Mjanyana, Dutywa and Willowvale as well as their surroundings.