Map of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Johannesburg, in the heartland of Gauteng, is the financial, industrial and cultural giant of South Africa, if not the entire African continent. South Africa's largest city grew from a modest shanty town following the discovery of gold in 1886. Little did the early Boer settlers of the bare plains of the Highveld know that the area would become the world's richest goldfield and that Johannesburg would become the world's fastest growing city. In fact, Johannesburg is the only city on earth that has been completely built in one century! The history of Johannesburg, replete with devastating plagues, demolition of parts of the city and organised crime and gangsterism, is an absolutely fascinating one. However, Johannesburg is today a vibrant, bustling multicultural metropolis, which has a lot to offer local and international tourists. It is a city of constant change and its art, culture, entertainment, sport and recreation facilities make it an exciting destination to visit.

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