Information on the Gauteng province of South Africa

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About the Gauteng Province of South Africa

Gauteng means Place of Gold in Sesotho. The word is a historical Sesotho name given to Johannesburg after gold was discovered in the region. Gauteng is bordered by the Vaal River with Free State to the south; it also borders with North West Province to the west, Limpopo Province to the north, and the Mpumalanga Province to the east. Most of Gauteng is situated on the Highveld region of South Africa.

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History of Gauteng

Gauteng is widely thought to be the cradle of humankind and perhaps one of the places humans first started walking upright. The most remarkable yield amongst others, was the discovery of a 2.5-million-year-old female skull by Dr Broom in 1947, which he named Mrs Ples. The province was home to several different cultures as far back as 1100 AD. The Khoi-San cave paintings (Klerksdorp area) date back to between 20 000 and 30 000 years.....Gauteng History

Gauteng Geography

Gauteng is bordered with Free State to the south but separated by the Vaal River. It also borders with North West Province to the west, Limpopo Province to the north, and the Mpumalanga Province to the east. Most of Gauteng is on the Highveld and between Pretoria and Johannesburg, there are undulating hills and low parallel ridges. Due to its lower altitude, the north of the province is more subtropical....Gauteng Geography

Climate of Gauteng

The climate in Gauteng is largely influenced by altitude. The province is at a subtropical latitude, but the climate is comparatively cooler, particularly in Johannesburg, at 1,700 (m) above sea level (Pretoria is at 1,330m). Most rainfall occurs in the afternoon as short thunderstorms; however relative humidity does not become uncomfortable. Winters are cold and dry with frost occurring in southern Gauteng. Snow is rare but has fallen occasionally in the Johannesburg area...Gauteng Climate

Economy of Gauteng

Gauteng is considered to be the economic hub of South Africa. It contributes mainly in the transport, manufacturing, financial, telecommunications and technology sectors. Gauteng only covers 1.4% of South Africa’s total land area. It also plays host to a large number of overseas companies requiring a commercial centre and gateway to Africa. Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa's nine provinces, contributes 33.9% of its. Gauteng generates 10% of the gross domestic product of the entire African continent......Gauteng Economy

Education in Gauteng

Gauteng is known as a centre of learning in South Africa and has several universities and schools of higher learning. Gauteng Department of Education is embarking on a plan to produce fully functional ICT laboratories to all public schools in the Gauteng province. The name of this project is Gauteng OnLine....Gauteng Education

Towns and Suburbs of the Gauteng province of South Africa

Alberton , Arcadia , Auckland Park , Bedfordview , Benoni , Boekenhoutskloof , Boksburg , Brooklyn , Bruma , Bryanston , Centurion , Cullinan , De Wagensdrift , Dinokeng , Edenvale , Elandsdrift , Fourways , Johannesburg , Fairland , Germiston ,Glenvista , Hartbeespoort , Hatfield , Houghton , Irene , Kameeldrift , Kempton Park , Kromdraai , Krugersdorp , Lanseria , Linden , Little Falls , Lonehill , Lynnwood , Magaliesburg , Melville , Menlo Park , Menlyn , Meyerspark , Midrand , Modderfontein , Mondeor , Montana , Muldersdrift , Murrayfield , Nigel, Noordheuwel , Northcliff , North Riding , Parktown , Pretoria , Pretoria East , Randburg , Randfontein, Rivonia , Roodepoort , Rosebank , Rust de Winter , Sandton , Sandhurst , Springs , Vereeniging , Vanderbijlpark , Walkerville , Wapadrand , Waterkloof , Weltevredenpark , Woodmead