Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg (pronunciation: /joʊˈhænɪsbɜːrɡ/), also known as Jozi, Joburg, and eGoli, is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa.
Etymology
The city is named after two officials of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), Christiaan Johannes Joubert and Johannes Rissik, who were tasked with establishing a city on the eastern border of the ZAR, thus becoming known as Johannesburg.
Related Terms
- Gauteng: The province in which Johannesburg is located.
- South Africa: The country where Johannesburg is situated.
- Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek: The historical Boer republic which Johannesburg was a part of.
- Urban area: A region characterized by high human population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it.
- Provincial capital: The administrative headquarters of a province.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Johannesburg
- Wikipedia's article - Johannesburg
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