Arguably one of the Northern Cape's most attractive towns known as 'The town under the trees'. Since prehistoric times this area has been known for its rich iron ore deposits. On the main route from Gauteng to Namibia & Namaqualand via Upington.
Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions. Maize is most widely grown, followed by wheat, oats, ...