Hundreds of tourists from the neighbouring Western Cape, North West and Namibia, among others, are sight-seeing the indigenous plants and flowers in the Namakwaland region. The area is abuzz with tourists who came to view the popular flowers in the Namakwa National Park and surrounding areas  

Whilst the mountainous scenery and beautiful flowers in the region have amazed many tourists, the cultural experiences offered by the locals in the Nourivier area are outstanding. It is in this region where tourists learn about medicinal plants and experience the Nama culture and traditions.

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With September celebrated as Tourism Month in South Africa, the Northern Cape is positioning itself as a tourist destination. The province will on Friday host a provincial tourism day celebration at Riemvasmaak where the Northern Cape Tourism Authority and the department are expected to outline plans to boost the industry and create jobs amidst challenges posed by the pandemic and the drought.

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Even though the province boosts itself with its rich mineral resources and diverse cultural experiences, unemployment stands at 28.1%.

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