What city is the capital of South Africa?

South Africa has three capitals, and Johannesburg is one of them.

The capital of South Africa is a very serious problem. The official version of 19 10 shall prevail.

South Africa is the only country in the world with three capitals. The three capitals are Pretoria (now renamed tshwane and tshwane), Cape Town, Cape Town, bloemfontein and bloemfontein.

As for Johannesburg, the economic capital, the following details, now let's talk about the correct capital.

Why are there three capitals in South Africa?

One hundred years ago, there were four countries (free states) in South Africa. They are Cape Town, Natal, Transvaal, Brighto and bloemfontein.

19 10, Britain merged Cape, Natal, Transvaal and Orange into South Africa. All countries are competing with each other when deciding the location of the federal capital of South Africa. Finally, a compromise was reached, with Pretoria as the administrative capital, Cape Town as the legislative capital and bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Other places in Durban have abundant job opportunities in the import and export of goods. The result is that everyone is happy.

1994 After the founding of New South Africa, it followed the old tradition.

Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa

Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is located in Magalesburg valley on the northeast plateau, across the Apis River, a tributary of limpopo river. The altitude is above1300m. The annual average temperature is 65438 07℃. Built in 1855, it was named after Prito Lis, the leader of the Boer people. His son, Malsy Rouse, is the founder of Pretoria, where there are statues of their father and son. 1860 was the capital of transvaal province, which was founded by Boers. 1900 was occupied by Britain. From 19 10, it became the administrative capital of the South African Federation ruled by white racists (from 196 1 to South Africa * * * and the Republic). Beautiful scenery, known as the "garden city", the streets are planted with Osmunda japonica, also known as "Osmunda japonica city".

Pretoria is a mining city with diamond, platinum, gold, tin, iron, chromium and coal mining centers in the suburbs.

Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, was renamed tshwane.

On March 7th, 2005, officials in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, voted for renaming the capital as tshwane. This means that once the decision takes effect, this name with strong colonial color will disappear from the map.

This decision was adopted at a special meeting of the city council controlled by the National Assembly of South Africa. Executive Mayor Smangaliso Mkhatshwa said at the meeting: "We want to show that South Africa will draw a clear line between the old and the new, and between the past and the future. In this way, we show that the era of oppression has passed and the era of freedom has begun. We welcome the burial of apartheid and the birth of democracy. "

Pretoria, with a population of 2 million, is the administrative capital and political center of South Africa. It was founded by white colonists in 1855. Pretoria was named after the Boer leader Prito Liss. "tshwane" means "we are all the same" and was first named by Ngoni people in Africa.

The South African Geographical Names Committee will approve the renaming decision at the meeting of 5438+ 10 in June this year, and the city names on the map will also be revised at that time.

Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa.

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, an important port and the capital of the Cape of Good Hope. A narrow strip at the northern end of the Cape of Good Hope, bordering on the Gulf of Tebul in the Atlantic Ocean and cutting into the Indian Ocean in the south. The second largest city in South Africa, after Johannesburg. Founded in 1652, it was originally the headquarters of the East India Company. It is the earliest stronghold established by western European colonists in southern Africa and the birthplace of South Africa. Therefore, it is called "Mother City of South Africa" and many people call it "Mother City". It is the base for the long-term expansion of Dutch and British colonists in the interior of Africa. It is now the seat of the legislature.

The city is surrounded by mountains and seas, the western suburbs are close to the Atlantic Ocean, and the southern suburbs are inserted into the Indian Ocean, which is the intersection of the two oceans. The ancient colonial buildings in this city are located near the Grand Square. Cape Town Castle, built in 1666, is the oldest building in the city. At that time, most of its building materials came from the Netherlands and were later used as the governor's residence and government offices. Its tranquility and beauty can rival that of San Francisco. Here belongs to the Mediterranean climate, with abundant rainfall, moist air and lush green grass. The suburb of Cape Town is an important wine producing area.

Bloemfontein, bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa.

Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, is the judicial capital of South Africa. It is located in the central plateau and is the geographical center of the whole country. Surrounded by mountains, it is hot in summer and cold in winter. Originally a fortress, 1846 was officially completed. Now it is an important transportation hub. The word "bloemfontein" originally meant "the root of flowers". The city has rolling hills and beautiful scenery.

It is the seat of the highest judicial organ in South Africa. Its main buildings are: City Hall, Court of Appeal, National Memorial Hall, Stadium and Cathedral. There are famous dinosaur fossils in the National Museum. This old castle built in 1848 is the oldest building in this city. The old provincial Council, built in 1849, has only one room and is now a national memorial building. This national monument was built in memory of women and children who died in the Second South African War. This monument is the burial place of famous historical figures in South Africa. Orange Free State University, founded in 1855, is located in the city.

About "Johannesburg, the Economic Capital"

When South Africa is mentioned, people immediately think of Johannesburg. Although this place with high newspaper coverage is not the capital of South Africa, it is the largest city in South Africa and the seat of influential mining giants and financial institutions in South Africa and even the world. Therefore, it is also known as the "economic capital" of South Africa. Of course, it is a must-see for tourists in South Africa. Among many scenic spots, there is a statue of a gold digger telling the story of Johannesburg.

With an area of about 269 square kilometers, Johannesburg is the largest city and economic center in South Africa and the largest gold production center in the world. Johannesburg, with a population of 630,000, more than half of whom are black, is the largest gold-producing center in the world and is known as the "City of Gold". At 1880, it's just a farm worth two cows. With the discovery and exploitation of gold mines, it developed into a city. Built in 1928. There are dozens of gold mines within 240 kilometers around. There is a tunnel more than a mile deep under the street in the city, and racial segregation and discrimination are serious in the city. Soweto, 25 kilometers southwest of the city, is the most isolated area of black people in South Africa. 1976, the South African regime created the appalling Soweto massacre here.