South African Republic

The South African Republic (Dutch: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, ZAR), often informally called the Transvaal Republic, was a sovereign state in southern Africa ruled by the Afrikaners. It was defeated by the UK and its colonies, the British Cape Colony and the Colony of Natal in the Second Boer War and became the British colony of Transvaal.

South African Republic Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
1856–1877 1881–1902
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Transvaalse Volkslied
Location of the South African Republic, circa 1890.
Capital	Pretoria 25°43′S 28°14′E
Common languages	Dutch
Religion	Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
Government	Republic
President
• 1857–1863	Marthinus Wessel Pretorius
• 1883–1902	Paul Kruger
• 1900–1902	Schalk Willem Burger (acting)
History
• Established	27 June 1856
• British annexation	1877–1881
• Second Boer War	11 October 1899
• Treaty of Vereeniging	31 May 1902
Currency	South African Republic pond
Preceded by Succeeded by Klein Vrystaat Nieuwe Republiek Transvaal Colony
Today part of	South Africa