 | Johannesburg Today Johannesburg or Jo' burg as referred to by some residents of the city is a modern day metropolis sprawling over an area of 1600 square kilometers. With roots as being a small gold rush settlement, it has grown into the largest city of sub-Saharan Africa and the economic powerhouse of the country. A honeycomb of tunnels and caves dot the outskirts of the city. A range of Edwardian and Victorian architecture visible all over the city combines with concrete and metal skyscrapers with a web of highways running in between, to form what is Johannesburg today. Additionally, the city is cove |
 | Johannesburg Back Then In the early 19th century, Johannesburg was just a minor settlement developed around several gold mines spread over the area. The city was consistently the site of civil wars, specially during the apartheid. It is littered with scars and landmarks highlighting its past in the form of numerous gold mines that are gradually disappearing, and museums about the apartheid era and monuments honoring some of the greatest names of history. The city once home to the legendary Mahatma Gandhi who spent 21 years of his life there, now has a museum dedicated to him and the time he spent in |
 | InterContinental Sandton Towers This hotel is ideally located in the city's most exclusive business and residential district with di |  | InterContinental Airport Sun This world class hotel is South Africa's only luxury airport resort and offers features varying fro |
 | The Palazzo Montecasino The Palazzo Montecasino is located in the heart of Montecasino, a world-class gaming, leisure, enter |  | The Westcliff Want to watch elephants strolling in the zoo or hear the roar of lions by night? All this is possibl |
 | The Grace The Grace is the ideal choice for guests seeking a sophisticated and more intimate alternative to t |  | Ekala Guest Farm and Eco Tours The guest house is ideal for those who are looking for the luxuries and comfort of a home while on |
 | Southgate Mall One of the best places to find anything and everything under the sun specially great furniture but |  | The Glen The Glen Shopping Center is the foremost shopping center of Johannesburg south. This mall houses spe |
 | Dobsonville Shopping Centre One of the first shopping complexes in Soweto, it is home to the major department stores and retail |  | Maponya Mall Maponya Mall is the largest mall of South Africa and is home to more than 200 stores of every kind. |
 | Cresta One of the largest malls in the city, it is filled with supermarkets, coffee shops, and clothing sto |  | Fourways Mall Chain stores, boutiques and miniature golf! The best place for a decent mid day splurge just before |
 | The Getaway Show An annual exhibition promoting travel and tourism as well as outdoor products which is a relatively |  | FNB Dance Umbrella The Dance Forum was created in 2003 to promote contemporary dance and to provide platforms for cont |
 | Joy of Jazz An exhibition specially designed for jazz lovers! It is a multi faceted event celebrating South Afr |  | Decorex The Decorex exhibition is an annual exhibition of home decor and design highlighting contemporary a |
 | Arts Alive Arts Alive is an annual event that extends throughout the month and is composed of musical, visual, |  | Rand Easter Show The Rand Show is an annual consumer exhibition and entertainment forum that displays everything from |
 | La Belle Terrasse and Loggia With an extensive menu and silver service combined with a breathtaking view, this is a great place |  | Carnivore Cuisine: African (All types of meat imaginable, from chicken to crocodile and zebra). Addr |
 | Giles One of the best places to find British and French cuisine within a reasonable budget. It is a restau |  | Fourno's Bakery One of the most renowned bakeries of the city, the Fourno's Bakery is a great place to find bread, c |
 | Linger Longer Linger Longer is a beautiful restaurant encased in a beautiful pre-war estate and is famous for its |  | Rodizio Bedfordview Cuisine: Brazilian Address: Shop 35 Village View Shopping Centre, corner of Kloof and Van Buuren |
 | Fast Facts . Location Gauteng, South Africa · Dialing code South Africa: +27 Johannesburg: 11 All local numbers dialed from within the city should be preceded with the area code. · Emergency numbers All Query Hotline (Johannesburg Connect): 011 375-5555 Emergency Services: 011 375-5911 Johannesburg International Airport 011 921 6262 Directory inquiries Local numbers 1023 International numbers 1903 Any Emergency 107 Ambulance 10177 Automobile Association Rescue 080 001 0101 Johannesburg Central 011 375-5911 Flying Squad - Police 10111 National Tourism Information and Safety Line 083 113 2345 · Population The total population of Johannesburg is around 3.2 million. · Languages The primary language spoken in the city is English. However, a number of African languages as well as certain Asian languages are also spoken by the residents. · SAST: GMT/UTC + 2 · Average January temperatures High: 25 °C Low: 16 °C · Average Ju |
