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Johannesburg, the city built on gold, is easily the largest and most cosmopolitan area of South Africa. A busy, lively city, Johannesburg not only controls South Africa's economy but also offers itself as the country's commercial and cultural pulse. A popular destination for both business and leisure travelers, Johannesburg is a truly unique city experience.

Johannesburg City Facts

Johannesburg Population: –3,288,000 (Source: UN Population Estimate Revision 2003)

South Africa Population:– 45,323,000 (Source: UN Population Estimate Revision 2003)

Currency:– South African Rand (ZAR)

Time Zone: 2 hours from GMT, 7 hours from Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours from Pacific Standard Time

Language: Afrikaans, English and assorted African languages.