The North West is a province located in the northwest of South Africa. It is bordered by the Northern Cape to the west, the Free State to the southeast, Gauteng to the east, and the Limpopo province to the north.
The North West is known for its wide open spaces, including the Pilanesberg National Park and the Kalahari Desert. The province has a subtropical climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The economy of the North West is based on mining, with platinum, gold, and diamonds being the main minerals extracted in the region. The province is also home to a number of universities and other higher education institutions.
