city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
"Johannesburg, a bustling city in northeastern South Africa near Pretoria, serves as the primary commercial hub for the nation's diamond and gold industries."
The largest city in South Africa.
"Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, serving as a major economic hub on the continent."
The name was borrowed into English directly from the Dutch term Johannesburg. It combines the first name of its founder, Paul Kruger's friend Jan Jacobus (Johannes) Rissik, with the German suffix for a fortified town or city.