South Africa's Free State lies smack bang in the middle of the country. With its remarkable landscapes it is an attractive destination for outdoor lovers. Visitors can find the world largest meteor crater situated in the northern part of the state, which is one of seven of South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage sites. With sunshine pretty much year round, the rolling hills, sandstone plateaus and golden plains, the Free State is a paradise that was painted by nature itself. The Golden Gate Highlands national park in the states north is Free State's major tourist attraction. The province has 12 gold mines, producing 30% of South Africa's output. This makes it the fifth-largest producer of gold in the world.
Real estate in South Africa is still very much affordable for property investors. You can buy an absolute dream house often for half, or even less than you pay in other parts of the world with modern infrastructure, close to schools and other public services. With the soccer FIFA 2010 world cup in South Africa, property prices will sky rocket. Prices in Bloemfontien are right now very attractive for investors who want to get in early.
