This is about Jozi. SA.

1. THE CITY OF GOLD

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.

7. Views Of Johannesburg

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.

11. JAZZ FESTIVAL

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

14. View of Johannesburg Parks

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.

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

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.

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.

24. Scorer City Stadium

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.

26. Wanderers Stadium

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

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

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.
 TownTransport 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.

33. Educational Institutions
Witwatersrand
university

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

35. Pics Of Museum

36.  Apart from the gorgeous weather,
spectacular geography and fantastic
people, South Africa also has 12 public
holidays.
 1 January NewYear's Day.
 21 March Human Rights Day.
 21 March GoodWell 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 NationalWomen's Day.
 25 December Christmas Day .
 26 December Day of Goodwill.

37. Nelson Mandela (Ex. President Of South Africa)Dr. Nthato Motlana (Businessman, Politician ).
Helen Zille (Journalist and Anti- Partheid
activist)
Greg Albertyn (Motocross Racer)Brendan Venter (Rugby Union Player),Joannette Kruger (Tennis Player)Hugh Baiocchi (Golfer)

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 isacityofastonishingcontrasts where wealthand
povertylivesidebyside:Johannesburgisthe dynamicheartof this
turbulent country
• Johannesburg, 'thecityofgold'isbyfarthelargestcityinSouth
Africa. ithaswealth,energyandabeautifulclimate.Johannesburg
haslotstooffer.
• Ithasasuperbclimate,excellentinfrastructure,worldclasshotels,
superbrestaurantsandshoppingmalls&fascinatingmuseums.
• JohannesburgisAfrica'smostdynamicandwelldevelopcity.

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