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Johannesburg Airport:
Johannesburg International Airport
Airport code: JNB
Johannesburg Airport has one building
split into six 'terminals'
Terminal 1/2 is the international
arrivals area.
Terminal 3 is for South African Airways
and SA Express domestic arrivals.
Terminal 4 handles non-SAA domestic
arrivals.
Terminal 5 is the domestic departures
area for all airlines.
Terminal 6 is the international
departures area.
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When you are not watching world Cup in Johannesburg...
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Johannesburg - A Quick
Travel Guide
By Dara Ward
Johannesburg is a city in the
centre of South Africa. The city is
the provincial capital of the
Gauteng Province (South Africa’s
wealthiest province) and it boasts
a population of 3,225,812. The area
of Johannesburg has been inhabited for millions of years and hominid
remains dating back 3.3 million years have been discovered in the area.
Johannesburg was originally inhabited by nomadic Bushmen, who were
joined by the Bantu-speaking people of the Niger-Congo area around
theyear 1060AD. Large numbers of Europeans began to settle in the city
in the 1880’s. For many years South Africa was governed by apartheid,
which prevented non-Europeans from working skilled jobs and saw them
taxed unfairly. Through forced removals, the non-Europeans were moved
to designated areas, the most famous being the shantytown of Soweto
(Now a popular historical tourist destination). Apartheid was abandoned
in February 1990, and since 1994 discriminatory laws have not ruled
Johannesburg.
Despite its rocky history, the city is increasingly popular amongst tourists,
and in recent years a number of attractions have been developed, not
least, the fascinating historical museums such as the Hector Pieterson
Museum and the Apartheid Museum. For less historically-minded visitors,
the city also boasts the large Johannesburg Zoo and the massive Gold
Reef City amusement park. Just outside the city is the Cradle of
Humankind – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts the largest
number of hominid fossils ever discovered.
Johannesburg is a friendly, bustling city, which offers visitors numerous
opportunities for entertainment. The city’s exciting nightlife is centred
around the upmarket Melrose Arch area, as well as the Melville student
district. Johannesburg is home to an abundance of shopping centres and
boutiques and a visit to the traditional Rosebank flea market is essential
for all visitors. Johannesburg is a charming destination due to its mild
climate which boasts pleasantly warm summers and winters. The city
experiences plenty of sun, with only occasional afternoon showers
between October and April
Dara Ward is an avid travel writer. He operates numerous travel websites
including Hotels in Johannesburg
Dara is from Ireland so he has a passion for his native Country. One of
his Irish travel sites is Hotels in Cork.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dara_Ward
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