South African and International Exhibition

South African and International Exhibition
Henry Loch, High Commissioner for Southern Africa who opened the exhibition
Overview
BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameSouth African and International Exhibition
Area30 acres (12 ha)
Visitors400 000
Location
CountryCape Colony
CityKimberley
VenuePublic Gardens
Coordinates28°44′34″S 24°46′36″E / 28.7427111111°S 24.7767583333°E / -28.7427111111; 24.7767583333
Timeline
Opening8 September 1892
Closure10 January 1893

The South African and International Exhibition was a world's fair held in Kimberley, Cape Colony in 1892 to promote trade and labour.

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