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Description: Johannesburg, also known as eGoli (place of gold), is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. The city is ... more

Sights & Attractions in Johannesburg ... affectionately known as "Jo'burg", "Jozi" and "JHB" by South Africans. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and Africa's only officially designated global city (classified as a gamma world city). While often assumed to be South Africa's capital, Johannesburg does not form one of South Africa's three capital cities. Johannesburg does, however, house the South African Constitutional Court - South Africa's highest court.

Newest Review: ... this happens again. Please visit the website www.constitutionhill.co.za to get more info on how to get there etc. If you go there make sure to get a guide! Did you know: In 1905 the largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered was found in South Africa. This stone still remains the largest diamond ever found. The Cullinan I, known as The Great Star of Africa, is the largest cut diamond in the ... more

... world; it is a 530.20 carat pear shaped stone set in the Sovereign's Royal Scepter as part of the Crown Jewels displayed in the Tower of London. Gold Reef City If you get tired of museums and shopping you can take a trip to Gold Reef City and have some...more

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Sights & Attractions in Johannesburg: To Joburg with an open mind (5581 words)
by - written on 09/03/05 (Very useful, 302 readings)
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A short summary Nikki and I went on a trip to Johannesburg in South Africa from December 13th to December 31st 2004. The main goal for our trip was of course to see Nikki’s family and friends but we also got a chance to visit places like the Apartheid museum, Constitution Hill, Soweto, the theme park Gold Reef City, Cradle of Humankind, South African National Museum of Military History etc. We also got to go on a wonderful safari at Djuma Game Reserve located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve near the Kruger Park (there will be a seperate trip report for this). Although this was a family trip I hope that some of the information in this trip report can be of some use to ... Read the complete review

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