The first diamond discovered in South Africa was found at Hopetown. It was the 23,25 carat Eureka, and soon after its discovery the 83,5 carat Star of Africa was found nearby. It was the discovery of this second diamond which started the great South African diamond rush. Hopetown lies at the edge of the Great Karoo on an arid slope leading down to the Orange River, named by the great explorer ... cont.
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