Skilpadshek
Place in North West, South Africa
25°16′33″S 25°42′51″E / 25.2758°S 25.7142°E / -25.2758; 25.7142[1]
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Skilpadshek (Afrikaans for tortoise gate) is a border checkpoint on the South African border with Botswana, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) north-west of Zeerust in North West province. The corresponding checkpoint on the Botswana side of the border is called Pioneer Gate.[2] The Trans-Kalahari Corridor passes through Skilpadshek, and it is the western end of the N4 road (Platinum Highway), which continues in Botswana as the A2.
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References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Skilpadshek". Census 2011.
- ^ "Skilpadshek". Border Control Operational Coordinating Committee. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
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Municipalities and communities of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North West
District seat: Mahikeng
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