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- Isandlwana Hill
Isandlwana Hill
The battle at Isandlwana Hill on 22 January 1879 stunned the
British Empire in what was to be the worst defeat in the history of
their imperial warfare. The news that an entire battalion of
British troops had been wiped out by a 'native' army was
unbelievable. The Zulu kingdom, under the leadership of King
Cetshwayo, had been gaining strength and was perceived to be a
threat to the British colonists, refusing to submit to British
rule. British troops were ordered to invade Zululand, but grossly
underestimated the Zulu warriors, and the surprise attack on the
British camp on the slopes of Isandlwana Hill left thousands dead.
Today the battlefield is dotted with memorials, and mounds of white
stones that mark the British mass graves.
Information & Facts
Address
The battlefield is 50 miles (80km) south east of Dundee
off the R68
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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