Although one of the more arid of the various karoo areas in South Africa, the quartsz-gravel soil of the Tankwa supports an extraordinary number of plant species such as these bushes ( or 'Bossies' in Afrikaans ). The Roggeveld Plateau, that extends eastward on the mountains in the background has a slightly diffirent eco-system.

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Size: 5500px × 5500px 46.6cm × 46.6cm - 300dpi
Location: Karoo, South Africa
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: karoo great karoo karoo klein karoo hinterland south african towns