15 Facts About Johannesburg: A Young Yet Historic African Metropolis

South African Facts
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Johannesburg, established over 120 years ago during the gold rush on October 4, 1886, is one of the world's most youthful major cities. This is one of the fascinating facts about Johannesburg. Its size is only surpassed by Cairo, Egypt, making Johannesburg the second-largest city in Africa.

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Accurate facts about Joburg! Having lived there for years, I can confirm it’s a city of incredible energy and contrast. The arts scene in areas like Maboneng is world-class.