The Little Karoo
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The Klein Karoo, or Little Karoo, is a long, dry valley that lies between the Swartberg and the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains. It is smaller and greener than the Great Karoo, thanks to rivers that run down from the mountains.
Farming here relies on irrigation. Ostriches, fruit, lucerne and vines are all part of the landscape, and the main town is Oudtshoorn.
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Mountain passes
Roads climb through dramatic rock formations.
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Ostrich country
Oudtshoorn is famous for ostrich farming.
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Route 62
The scenic road that links the towns.
🇿🇦 Cape spotlight
The Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn are one of the country's best-known natural attractions.
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🤔 What does Klein Karoo mean?
Little Karoo.
🤔 Which town is the main hub?
Oudtshoorn.
Lesson 2: Klein Karoo fun facts