Johannesburg is the capital of the Gauteng Provence. This is the wealthiest province in South Africa and it is the financial capital of South Africa. Over 13 million people make this city their home. With 10 million trees across the city landscape it is the largest urban forest in the world. With an abundance of culture and history in this area students enjoy exploring the city and its many interesting treasures. JHB is a hub for South African Design with many of the top Design firms and manufacturers making this city home.
 What to do in Johannesburg on weekends
The Mall of Rosebank
The Mall of Rosebank is situated in one of the trendiest business nodes in the country and offers a shopping and entertainment experience of world-class proportions, not only for local shoppers and fun seekers, but also for international visitors.
Gold Reef City
This non-stop entertainment attraction has something for everyone from amusement parks and rides to a grand casino and an apartheid museum.
Sun City
Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, draws thousands of visitors each year to its four top-quality hotels, a Vacation Club plus magnificent sporting and recreational facilities including 2 world class golf courses, and the magical Lost City water-park, The Valley of Waves. Only 187 km from Johannesburg, the resort, situated in the bushveld of South Africa's North West Province, is surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Pilanesberg.
Pilansberg Game Reserve
Set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, the Park is in fact the fourth largest park in South Africa and covers an area of 55 000 hectare. Pilanesberg National Park accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa. Also home to the Big Five.
Johannesburg Zoo
A day at the Johannesburg Zoo is a joy. You will see so many animals and enjoy all the exhibits. There are places to get something to eat and gift shops to buy souvenirs. You will enjoy the afternoon among the animals of the Johannesburg Zoo.
The Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein caves
The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site which has been nominated for the rich diversity of fossils found in the area which cast light on human ancestors and their relatives and the environments which they lived in.
Night Clubs and Lounges
Johannesburg entertainment and nightlife has something special that will appeal to everyone's taste from top class international venues, to settings with a typically warm and local flavour. Johannesburg has a vibe and an energy that will have you partying the night away.
Fact Sheet
Full Name: Johannesburg
Area: 2500
Population: 13 000 000
Currency: South Africa Rand (ZAR)
Time zone: (GMT + 2)
Country dialling code: +27
Telephone area code: 011
Religion: Christian (68 percent), no religion (16 percent), Hindu (12 percent), Muslim (3 percent), others (1 percent)
Links
 Rosebank: http://www.rosebank.co.za
 City of Johannesburg: http://www.joburg.org.za
 Gauteng Tourism: http://www.gauteng.net
 Gauteng: http://www.uncoversouthafrica.com/gauteng/
 Johannesburg Classifieds: http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za
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