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The city of Johannesburg, also known as eGoli is the economic hub of the African continent. Johannesburg is located in the Gauteng province of South Africa and is famous for its historical gold exports and current economic growth. This category is suitable for questions related to the city of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg metropolitan municipality.

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How long does it take from Cape Town to Johannesburg by car?

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In Africa, good roads are scarce, and a trip of this nature should not be undertaken in a motorised vehicle. Not even the toughest 4x4 will survive.

The trip is best undertaken by oxwagon and should take approximately one and a half to three months to cover the 1800kms, depending on the number of ox fatalities and consequent reduction in speed,

What time is it in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg, South Africa, falls under the GMT+2 timezone.

Why is Johannesburg the most important city in South Africa?

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It is one of the capital cities of South Africa, and the de facto capital city, as well as the 4th biggest city in the country, and houses the most important momuments and houses the Parliament of South Africa.

What is the population of the biggest city in South Africa?

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Pretoria had a population of 2,345,908 in 2007.

its extremely difficult to calculate the population,some don't have a i.d,some live on the streets,some are from other country's without registration,1 third pass away from h.i.v,tuberculosis, and other illness wish is not record,other third pass away due to murder,another third pass away due to drugs,baby's are born and get sell with human traffic, most live om farms and just stay in pretoria from time to time.

How many miles from Paris to Johannesburg?

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The great circle earth mapper says 7334 nautical miles (8440 statute miles, 13,583 km) http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=JNB-ATL

Why did Germans come to Johannesburg?

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At the time when German immigrants were escaping persecution, South Australia was just opening up for colonisation. Thanks to a wealthy Scottish businessman and chairman of the South Australian Company, George Fife Angas, a deal was struck by Pastor August Kavel to start a new Lutheran settlement in South Australia. The countryside in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia was reminiscent of the Germans' homeland, and it was ideal for them to continue established agricultural practices from Germany and Prussia.

How much is cityliner ticket from Johannesburg to durban?

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Service number GBJ1608, daily leaves Bulawayo 1600 hrs. Arrives Johannesburg 05.45 hrs following day. No on board services are available, refreshments are purchased at stops en route

How much is it to go to Johannesburg from Cape Town?

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It depends if you want to drive yourself or if you take public transportation.

What is the official name for Johannesburg?

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Neither

Well, South Africa actually has 3 capitals: Pretoria is the Administrative Capital, where the civil service and most embassies are located.

Cape Town is the Legislative Capital - parliament is there

Bloemfontein is the Judicial Capital - the supreme court of appeals is there

Johannesburg is not a capital at all - is is however the economic centre of the country.

Is it safe to visit Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg does have a lot of crime, but like any other city, it has crime hot spots which should be avoided and most areas in Johannesburg is safe, therefore it is not really anymore dangerous than most cities. The best is to stay in places with a lot of people and not go out too much at night.

How many km from Johannesburg to Windhoek?

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Pretoria is 1179 km (732 miles) from Windhoek.

How much is ticket from Johannesburg to duban?

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usually its R 300.00

Which countries in Africa do you fly over from Johannesburg to London?

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South coast of England, France, Italy, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya.

What will toll fees be between Johannesburg and umtata?

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how much will it cost in toll fees to travel from Jhb to cape town and back

How much is toll gate fees from Johannesburg to durban?

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how much is toll gate fees form Johannesburg to durban

How long is a flight from Paris to Johannesburg?

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There is approximately 5,406 miles between Paris, France and Johannesburg, South Africa. A flight would take about 11 and a half hours.

Where to stay between Johannesburg and Durban?

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The best city along the main road is Bloemfontein, which has a number of B&Bs / guesthouses, both in the city proper and along the national road. It is roughly halfway between the two cities.