Location
The city resides in the eastern plateau area of South Africa. This area is specifically known as the Highveld. Being located on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills, it has become a source and center for large-scale gold and diamond trade. Also the serene beauty of the place invites innumerable people from everywhere in the world.
Geography and climate
Due to it's distinct location, the city experiences a dry and sunny weather almost throughout the year. Though in summers late afternoon enjoys an occasional downpour. Tourists are advised to have all their booking done in advance.
Transport
The city is sprawled by private vehicles, but it does not lack in public transportation system. The city has a metro railway system, buses, metered taxis, minibus taxis, freeways and trains serving it. These mode of transportations are convenient and reasonable too.
Interesting Places
- Santarama Miniland
- Johannesburg Planetarium
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Mandela Family Museum
- The Apartheid Museum
- Chérie De Villiers Gallery
- Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
- Standard Bank Gallery
Airports
The city's both domestic and international flights are handled by OR Tambo International Airport that serves the city It was formerly known as Johannesburg International Airport.
Accommodation
After a long city sight seeing and tiring expedition you can accommodate yourselves at the hotels that make you feel at home. Some of the leading names in the city for the hotels are: The Westcliff, D´oreale Grande, The Melrose Arch hotel, Lesedi Cultural Village, Execulet, Park Hyatt Johannesburg, Blue Chip Accommodation, The Lion Park and Protea Hotel Wanderers.
Society and culture
The city has been regarded as the economic and financial hub of the nation and that is the reason of increase in number of immigrants. The large population of the city comprises mainly of Black Africans, coloreds and Asians. The city is home to people of distinct entities such as Christians, Muslims, Jewish and Hindus. Few of them speak Nguni languages, while the other common languages are Sotho, English and Afrikaans.
Other Interesting Attractions of the City
While you tour the city make sure you walk through the places like South African National Museum of Military History, James Hall museum of Transport, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Constitution Hill, South African Lipizzaners, Lion Park and Lesedi Cultural Village.
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