ðɪ ˈɛɹiə wʌz bᵻlˈiːvd təbi ɹˈɪtʃ ɪn ɡˈoʊld ænd dˈaɪəməndz ænd mˈaɪnɪŋ wʌzðə mˈeɪn ˌiːkənˈɑːmɪk æktˈɪvᵻɾi fɔːɹ sˈɛvɹəl jˈɪɹz.
The area was believed to be rich in gold and diamonds and mining was the main economic activity for several years.