Limpopois the northernmostprovinceofSouth Africa. It is named after theLimpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders. The name "Limpopo" has its etymological origin in theNorthern Sotholanguage worddiphororo tša meetse, meaning "strong gushing waterfalls". The capital isPolokwane, formerly calledPietersburg.Limpopo is known for bushveld and wildlife reserves, including the northern section of Kruger National Park.