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Q: Why was Johannesburg named the city of gold?
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Which city is called gold city of the world?

Johannesburg


What country is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg is a major city in South Africa.The city started out when gold was discovered.Interestingly enough, Johannesburg is the only major city in the world which is not located on a river or ocean.


What is the Zulu word for Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is known in Zulu as eGoli - which means "the place of gold." Johannesburg developed - in the previous century - around the many gold mines; the tunnels of the mines still remain below the city.


What south African city is the center of the world largest gold mines?

Johannesburg


Is Johannesburg a city or country?

Johannesburg is a city.


What South African City is the center of the world's largest gold mines?

Johannesburg


Was Johannesburg ever known as a different name?

Johannesburg is currently known as: 1) Jo'burg 2)Joeez 3) Egoli (City of Gold); 4) Gauteng (Place of Gold) 5) Maboneng (City of Lights) 5) Joni 6) Africa's greatest City 7) Jigaburg However, officialy the city has only ever been known as Johannesburg since it's founding. This list if just what people from a variety of ethnic groups call it.


When was Johannesburg City Parks created?

Johannesburg City Parks was created in 2000.


When was Johannesburg City Library created?

Johannesburg City Library was created in 1935.


South Africa's largest city?

Johannesburg


What was found in Johannesburg in 1886?

Gold


Is Johannesburg a city or a hometown?

It is a city.