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General Information Introduction Geography Cityscape Climate Economy Communication & Media Sports & Stadiums Transportation Education Museums in Johannesburg
General Information
• Country South Africa• Province Gauteng• Established 1886• Mayor Amos Mason do • Area - City 1,644.96 km2 • Population(2007) City 3,888,180 • Time zone SAST (UTC+2) • Area code 011
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Johannesburg also known as Jozi or Jo'burg , is the largest city in South Africa.
Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa.
It is linked with several metropolitan areas & abbreviated as JHB.
The city is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade & hence known as the city of Gold.
GEOGRAPHY Johannesburg is located in the eastern plateau area of South Africa known as the
Highveld, at an elevation of 1,753 meters (5,751 ft).
Area of the City is 1,644.96 km2(635.1sqmi)
The city is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on
the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.
City Scape Johannesburg is one of the most modern
and prosperous cities in South Africa. It is the hub of commercial, financial,
industrial, and mining undertakings of South Africa.
Johannesburg is part of a larger urban region. It is closely linked with several other metropolitan areas.
Views Of Johannesburg
ClimateJohannesburg city enjoys a dry, sunny
climate. Temperatures in Johannesburg are usually
fairly mild due to the city's high altitude. Max. temp 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) Min. temp 4.1 °C (39.4 °F)
Johannesburg has over ten million trees and it is now the biggest man-made forest in the world, followed by Graskop in Mpumalanga.
RELIGIONS Religion % of total
Christianity 79.8 %Islam 1.5 % Hinduism 1.2 % Judaism 0.2 %Other beliefs 0.6 % No religion 15 %Undetermined 1.4 %
FESTIVALS Johannesburg offers visitors a rich array of events
and festivals throughout the year that highlight its unique cultural identity and history.
FNB Dance Umbrella RAND SHOW Jozi Adventure Challenge Series Newtown Diwali Festival Jazz Festival Arts Alive Festival Oppikoppi Easter MUSIC Festival Sasol Scifest National Arts Festival Christmas in Johannesburg is one of the much
awaited festivals in Johannesburg.
Umbrella dance
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Parks & Gardens• Parks and gardens in Johannesburg are
maintained by Johannesburg City Parks.
– Johannesburg Botanical Garden– Pioneer Park– James & Ethel Gray Park – River Park – Rose Park – Saxonwold– Gold reef city
View of Johannesburg Parks
Economy• Johannesburg is one of the world's leading
financial centers and it is the economic and financial hub of South Africa, producing 16% of South Africa's gross domestic product.
• In a 2007 survey, Johannesburg ranked 47 out of 50 top cities in the world as a worldwide centre of commerce (the only city in Africa).
• It includes heavy industries like steel & cement plants. Johannesburg has Africa's largest stock exchange, the JSE.
CurrencyThe Rand is the currency of South Africa.
The Rand has the symbol "R" and is subdivided into 100 cents.
1 Rand = 12 rupees
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA• The city is home to several media groups which
own a number of newspaper and magazine titles.
• Beeld is a leading Afrikaans newspaper while the City Press is a Sunday newspaper.
• Radio stations• YFM• Metro FM• Talk Radio 702• Highveld Stereo• Classic FM.
• Johannesburg has 4 Major Cellular Telecommunications operators.
• Vodacom• MTN Group• Cell C• Virgin Mobile
• The city has two television towers. The Hillbrow Tower and the Sentech Tower
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• Following are the main Theatres of Johannesburg.
• The Market Theatre complex • The Johannesburg Civic Theatre• It is South Africa's foremost "receiving
house" of live entertainment—presenting world class theatre, both local and international.
Civic Theatre
Market Theatre
Sports• Johannesburg's most popular sports by participation
are association football, cricket, rugby union , horse racing and Running.
• The city has several football clubs such as the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and the National First Division
• Several large scale league and cup games are played at Soccer city stadium the venue of the 2010 FIFA World Cup final.
Scorer City Stadium
CRICKET• In cricket, the Highveld Lions represents
Johannesburg.• Wanderers Stadium which was the venue
for the 2003 Cricket World Cup Final in which Australia successfully defended their title.
• Johannesburg also hosted matches for the final of the ICC World Twenty20, in which India beat Pakistan in the final.
Wanderers Stadium
Shopping Malls• Following are the names of famous shopping
mall in Johannesburg.
• Hyde Park Corner• Estage mall• Montecasino mall• Fourwayssmall mall• Bright water comman mall• Sandton central mall
Transportati on• Transport is carried out in Johannesburg by
several ways.• Johannesburg is served by Oliver Reginald
Tambo International Airport for both domestic and international flights.
• Other airports include Rand Airport, Grand Central Airport, and Lanseria
OR Tombo International Airport
FREE WAYS
Ground transportation has been the most important method of transporting people and goods in and out of the city
One of Africa's most famous "beltways" or ring roads is the Johannesburg Ring Road.
Town Transport is also carried by buses & trains .
Education• Johannesburg has a well-developed higher education
system of both private and public universities• University of the Witwatersrand • University of Johannesburg• Monash University• Johannesburg also has one of several film schools in
the country, one of which has won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Student Film in 2006.
• There are numerous primary and high schools in the region.
Educational Institutions
Witwatersrand university
Museums
• The Following is a list of the museums in Johannesburg.
• Adler Museum of Medicine• Apartheid museum• Constitution Hill• Hector Peterson Museum• James Hall Transport Museum• Johannesburg Art Gallery• Origins Centre Museum
Pics Of Museum
HOLIDAYS
Apart from the gorgeous weather, spectacular geography and fantastic people, South Africa also has 12 public holidays .
1 January New Year's Day. 21 March Human Rights Day. 21 March Good Well Day. 24 March Family Day. 27 April Freedom Day. 28 April Public holiday. 1 May Workers Day. 2 May School holiday. 16 June Youth Day. 9 August National Women's Day. 25 December Christmas Day . 26 December Day of Goodwill.
Famous PeoplesNelson Mandela (Ex. President Of South Africa)Dr. Nthato Motlana (Businessman, Politician ).
Helen Zille (Journalist and Anti- Partheid activist) Greg Albertyn (Motocross Racer) Brendan Venter (Rugby Union Player), Joannette Kruger (Tennis Player) Hugh Baiocchi (Golfer)
The famous people of Johannesburg including a number of politicians, economists, businessman, academicians, musicians and artists have contributed towards the development of the city with their immense talent and skill.
CONCLUSION • Johannesburg is a city of astonishing contrasts where wealth and
poverty live side by side: Johannesburg is the dynamic heart of this turbulent country
• Johannesburg, 'the city of gold' is by far the largest city in South Africa. it has wealth, energy and a beautiful climate. Johannesburg has lots to offer.
• It has a superb climate, excellent infrastructure, world class hotels, superb restaurants and shopping malls & fascinating museums.
• Johannesburg is Africa's most dynamic and well develop city.
