East, Central & Southern AfricaAfrica
Orange Free State
The Orange Free State was an independent Boer republic between the Orange and Vaal rivers, with its capital at Bloemfontein. It surrendered to the British Empire at the end of the Second Boer War in 1902. It is a precursor of today's Free State province.
Key facts
| Dates | 1854 – 1902 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | Boer republic |
| Capital | Bloemfontein |
| Religion(s) | Dutch Reformed Church |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.