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Orange Free State

1854 – 1902 CE · about 48 years

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

Dates1854 – 1902 CE
RegionEast, Central & Southern Africa
ContinentAfrica
TypeBoer republic
CapitalBloemfontein
Religion(s)Dutch Reformed Church

Before & after

Followed by

British Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.