Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg is the economic and financial hub of South Africa and one of the SoccerWorldCup 2010 host cities. The earthTV camera is installed in the heart of Johannesburg with a glance over the Central Business District including the teletowers Sentech Tower and Hilbrow Tower. There are over 10 million trees growing in the region - Johannesburg is therefore considered the world’s biggest manmade forest. Johannesburg itself is no tourist destination but nevertheless there are some sights: The "cradle of humankind" (UNESCO world heritage) is only 25 km away and the amusement park "Gold Reef City" is located south of the Central Business District.

Facts about: South Africa

Geographic Information

South Africa is semi-arid, with most of the country an interior plateau which stretches far north to the Sahara. The landscape ranges from savannah, wetlands, tropical forests and swamps to sand - both beach and desert. The Great Escarpment sweeps the southern and eastern region of the country. 300 km west of Durban is the kingdom of Lesotho, a separate country entirely within the political boundaries of South Africa.

Key aspects of tourism
Tourism is quite important for South Africa. Popular tourist destinations are Sun City with Pilanesberg National Park, Kruger National Park, Cape Town with Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope, the Garden Route and the sandy beaches around Durban.