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South Africa now recognises an impressive 11 official languages; English, Afrikaans, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Of these, English and Afrikaans (South African Dutch) are the most widely spoken.
Most
people in South Africa speak English. Afrikaans heavily influences the way
English is spoken in South Africa, and it may take some time to bend your ear
around the way that it is spoken. This is in part due to the accent, and in part
due to many Afrikaans words having been adopted as local colloquialisms.
Johannesburg offers visitors a large selection of recreational facilities ranging from natural and man made escapes like mountain trails, large lakes, botanical gardens, historical sites and wild life. |
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Southern
Africa's largest and most vibrant city, Johannesburg generates more than 35% of
the country's Gross Domestic Product. The City boasts an abundance of
professional and managerial talent, with close proximity to markets, energy
resources and transportation networks and a sound commercial and financial
infra-structure which makes the Johannesburg CBD the primary center of the
national economy. However, the City is as much a City of trees, as it is a City
of Business, Sport and Culture. Johannesburg is truly a sunshine City built on
Gold.
Johannesburg has some of the finest first-class restaurants in sub-Saharan
Africa, equal to any major European or American city. International cuisine
abounds but local South African food is becoming famous for its fresh, spicy and
yet subtle flavours. Some old classics such as snoek, a pickled fish dish, is
still popular, along with such delicacies as rock lobster served with either
lemon butter or in a French soufflé. South African wine, now world renowned,
will compliment any meal, not only for its fresh taste but also its variety,
from Cabernet Sauvignon to Burgundy.
Johannesburg, or more commonly Jo'burg, is the largest city in South Africa. To
truly experience this country, you should visit this sprawling and vibrant city
of wealthy suburbs and massive townships. There is a healthy and expanding
multi-racial music and theater scene as well as some excellent shopping in the
suburbs of Sandton. Jo'burg is also an ideal stopping-off point for world-class
sites such as Kruger National Park, famous for great safaris and Sun City, South
Africa's entertainment capital.