Free State Province is one of the nine provinces of South Africa, located in the central part of the country. It is bordered by Gauteng to the north, Mpumalanga to the northeast, KwaZulu-Natal to the east, and Northern Cape to the west. The province is known for its vast plains, agriculture, and mining activities, particularly in gold and coal. The capital city of Free State Province is Bloemfontein, which also serves as the judicial capital of South Africa. The province has a rich cultural heritage, with various communities and languages, including Afrikaans, Sesotho, and English. Its economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with crops like maize and sunflowers being significant contributors.