Johannesburg is the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa and a modern metropolis that is the heart and soul of South Africa’s economy. Johannesburg is the centre of a vastly developing complex that covers most of Gauteng and is home to over six million people. Johannesburg touches four dimensions; it is one of the world’s highest cities, home to its deepest mines and Johannesburg’s suburbs spread out in all directions, as far as Pretoria 50km away. The remaining dimension is time; Johannesburg is an extremely dynamic city that is constantly on the move and constantly changing.
Johannesburg owes its success to great natural riches, gold was first discovered by George Harrison, and Australian, who encountered a surface deposit while prospecting on Witwatersrand (Afrikaans for “White-Water Ridge”). As it turns out, this was the world’s most valuable gold reef and its discovery sparked history’s most intense gold rush. Hence, Johannesburg was founded and has not stopped growing since. The gold mines are still the city’s livelihood, and they now reach more than 3km into the earth.
Johannesburg has well-developed infrastructure and it is easy to get around by car. The city has a compelling history and diversity, which is readily displayed in its multitude of fascinating museums. One of the most famous museums in Johannesburg is the Museum Africa in Newtown. The suburbs are quite different from those in North America and feature a thriving cafe culture, transforming the evenings into a bustling restaurant scene.
Just outside of Johannesburg you will find the Cradle of Humankind and the Magaliesberg. The Cradle has a spectacular fossil record and is a World Heritage Site where the remains of the first hominid were found. It also contains evidence of the being the place where fire was used for the first time. While Johannesburg is a busy and vibrant city, once can easily escape to Magaliesberg for quiet farmlands, mountain scenery and country roads. |
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