2. General Information
Introduction
Geography
Cityscape
Climate
Economy
Communication & Media
Sports & Stadiums
Transportation
Education
Museums in Johannesburg
3. • 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
8. Climate
Johannesburg 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.
9. 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 %
10. • 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.
13. • 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
15. • 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.
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17. The Rand is the currency of South Africa.
The Rand has the symbol "R" and is
subdivided into 100 cents.
1 Rand = 12 rupees
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19. • 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.
20. • 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
21. • 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.
22.
23. 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.
25. • 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.
27. • 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
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29. • 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
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31. 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 .
32. • 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.
34. • 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
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spectacular geography and fantas t ic
people, South Af r ica al so has 12
publ ic hol idays .
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.
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38. • 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.
39. • 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.