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Aliwal North is named in tribute to Sir Harry Smith. Sir Harry Smith, then Governor of the Cape Colony, formally founded the small town of Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa in 1850. He named the town Aliwal North in memory of his victory over the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal during the First Sikh War in India in 1846. The main attraction for this small farming community, are it's two hot mineral springs. Due to the historical nature of this town, there are many museums, memorials, buildings and historical landmarks to visit. Aliwal North is situated on the Gariep River, formerly the Orange River.
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