Johannesburg
The dazzling "City of Gold," founded on October 4, 1886, is the wealthiest city in the country and the fourth richest in sub-Saharan Africa, undeniably the financial powerhouse of South Africa. With nearly 7 million inhabitants, it is one of the youngest and most beautiful contemporary cities in the world. It boasts the largest airport and the tallest building in Africa, the Hillbrow Tower, standing at 270 meters, which dominates the entire city; and the largest hospital on the planet, the Chris Hani-Baragwanath, with the capacity to serve up to 3.5 million people. It is the country's main tourist center, a fascinating city with modern and striking contemporary skyscrapers. It has been rebuilt four times. Called "The Cradle of Humankind," it is home to 40% of the planet's human fossils, making it one of the richest archaeological sites in the world. It has the world's largest artificial forest, with 10 million trees, which helps the city combat the greenhouse effect and also reduces noise levels within the city. Tourist attractions include: - Apartheid Museum - Soccer City Stadium - Nelson Mandela Square - Carlton Centre - Gold Reef City
