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Province of South Africa
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Gauteng is one of the provinces in the northeast of South Africa. The word "Gauteng" is a Sesotho phrase meaning "Place of gold", referencing to the thriving gold industry following the 1886 discovery of gold in Johannesburg. The province is the centre of South Africa's industrial and commerce sectors.
South Africa's economic heart.
The greater Pretoria district.
Also known as the East Rand
The southern part of the province
The west of the province
Almost all international flights arrive at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport, so it's highly likely that Gauteng will be your first destination on a holiday to Southern Africa.
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Scheduled bus services are provided in the larger urban areas such as Johannesburg and Pretoria, but the service is limited compared to what you might find in most European cities.
By train
A rapid rail link (Gautrain) is completed and operational between Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport.
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economic heart of southern Africa and most likely any traveller's entry point to South Africa (and the provincial capital)
the national administrative capital has elegant architecture, historical sites and museums, and beautiful gardens
industrial centre, water sports centre on the Vaal river and site of the Sharpeville Massacre
a good base for visiting the Krugersdorp Game Reserve, and home of the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Cradle of Humankind is one of the sites in South Africa devoted to fossil hominids. This site and two others are collectively listed as a single entity by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa .
Tshwane is the metro area that includes Pretoria, Centurion and other nearby areas.
Rietvlei Nature Reserve is a small reserve in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
Krugersdop is a town in South Africa's Gauteng province to the west of Johannesburg. Krugersdorp has a modern business centre and shopping malls alongside many smaller shops, schools, and necessary amenities.
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