Stella, South Africa
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Stella | ||
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PO box 8650 | ||
| Area code | 053 | |
Stella is a
.The large salt pan on the outskirts of town, especially well known for the number of lions in the area, was visited by a number of early European travellers, including David Livingstone and Robert Moffat.[2]
The first white people settled in the area in 1882, and the following year a fight broke out between the
Republic of Stellaland, after a comet which had been visible while the fighting was going on. Electricity was introduced only in 1973.[2]
The Stella Beesfees (Cattle Festival) is held every year during October. The town has a high school, but this also houses the nursery and primary pupils.
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Municipalities and communities of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, North West | ||
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District seat: Vryburg | ||
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| Greater Taung | ||
| Lekwa-Teemane |
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| Kagisano–Molopo | ||
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