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Pretoria - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Pretoria (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | In 1900 it surrendered to the British military commander, Lord Roberts, and was made the capital of the Union of South Africa in 1910;; it was the capital of Transvaal Province 1860–1994. |
 | | Pretoria is situated at the foot of the Magaliesberg, 1,370 m/4,495 ft above sea level. |
 | | Pretoria is the home of the Council for Scientific and Industrial research, and Onderstepoort, 11 km/7 mi from the city, has one of the world's largest veterinary research stations. |
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