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Johannesburg - largest city in South Africa. Population of approx. 10 million.
Johannesburg, including the adjoining areas of Soweto, Lenasia, Ekurhuleni and the West Rand, is the largest city in South Africa. Built on the minerally rich range of hills of the Witwatersrand, the city is world renowned for its large scale diamond and gold trade. Gold was discovered in the 1880s and the ensuing gold rush, establishment of prospecting settlements and the population explosion resulted in the birth of the city. Today this modern city is the economic capital of South Africa and one of the world's leading financial centres. Johannesburg enjoys excellent weather with hot dry summers and cool winters. There are numerous large shopping centres with interesting boutiques, markets and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes with local and international menus. The Carlton Centre, the highest office building in Africa, has an observation deck offering a scenic and sweeping vista of the city and surrounds. The city has many sporting venues, modern accommodation to suit every budget, several art museums showcasing a variety of exhibits both local, historical and international and world class theatres and cinemas.
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