Situated in Gauteng Province, Johannesburg is a fascinating city. Here are
just a few interesting facts and figures:
- The city’s nickname is Egoli, which means “place of gold” - 40% of the worlds gold
has been found here and the city is surrounded by old mines
- Altitude - 1,753m (approx 6,000ft) above sea level
- Population - 3,2 million people
- Joburg houses the tallest office block in Africa, the Carlton Centre (50 stories
high) and the tallest tower, the Hillbrow Tower (270 metres high, or 90 stories)
- Joburg is the largest urban forest in the world. There are six million trees
across the city
- South Africa is one of only 3 countries in the world where you can drink the tap
water!
- There are 17 nature reserves in the city
- 40% of all the worlds human ancestor fossils have been found in areas adjoining
the city