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The city of Pretoria, also known as Tshwane, Tshwane or Tshwane, is located
S.Africa
Gauteng
A city in the northern Gauteng and the administrative capital of South Africa
[2]
It has a population of 3.28 million
[3]
. The South African presidential palace is located in the city, and embassies are also concentrated in the city's embassy street, so in fact Pretoria is South Africa
Political decision
Center. The city was founded in 1855 and named after the Boer leader Marthinus Pretorius. The city is full of different flowers and trees, so it also has the reputation of "Garden City".
On 7 March 2005, Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, passed a resolution to restore its original name, Tshwane, and to retain the title Pretoria, but only for the city centre. The name change was said to be a major symbol of a complete break with the apartheid era.
- Chinese name
- Pretoria
- Foreign name
- Pretoria
- alias
- Tshwane , Tswane or Tswana
- Subordinate region
- Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Area product
- About 632 km²
- Telephone area code
- 012
- Population number
- 3.28 million [4]
- Famous scenic spot
- Universities of South Africa , University of Pretoria , Republic Building trapezoidal garden , Weining Park
- prescription
- More than a dozen languages, but English is the language of administration
- economy
- Services, commerce, industry
- Sea bulldog
- 1214 m
- build
- 1855
- Time equation
- East Second District, 6 hours behind Beijing
- currency
- RAND (RAND)
catalogue
Pretoria is located on the northeastern plateau of the Magali Foothill Valley, at an altitude of 1378 m, with the south
Johannesburg
The city is only 40 minutes away by car. Urban span
The Limpopo River
The two sides of the River Apis are connected by 12 Bridges.
The climate is cool, with the hottest month in January and the coldest month in July.
Mean air temperature
At 20 ° C and 11 ° C respectively,
Annual precipitation
700 mm, concentrated in summer (November to April). Pretoria has beautiful scenery, known as the "Garden City", planted on both sides of the streets
Bignonia
Also known as "Weiwei City".
Urban center
Located on the west bank of the River apis, the layout is neat, the streets are grid shaped, and there are rows of plants on both sides
Jacaranda jacaranda
Trees. Every year between October and November, when the flowers are in full bloom, a grand carnival is held.
Pretoria
Pretoria was founded in 1855 and named after the Boer leader Pretorius, whose son Malsilaus was the founder of the city, and statues of his son and son stand in the city. It was founded by the Boers in 1860
The Transvaal Republic
The capital city. It was occupied by the British in 1900. Since 1910, it has been ruled by white racists
Union of South Africa
(Changed in 1961
Republic of South Africa
) administrative capital.
On 7 March 2005, Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, passed a resolution to restore its original name, Tshwane, and to retain the title Pretoria, but only for the city centre. The name change was said to be a major symbol of a complete break with the apartheid era.
On 28 August 2007, the Supreme Court in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, suspended plans to change the name change from "Pretoria" to "Tshwane" on road signs.
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Pretoria is a completely European city, and the streets are almost entirely white. The market is prosperous, the streets are clean, the scenery is beautiful, the flowers and trees are flourishing, and it is called "Garden City". Every year from October to November, flowers bloom and fill the streets, and the whole city is celebrated for a week.
Pretoria is the largest cultural centre in South Africa. There are those founded in 1873
Universities of South Africa
,
University of Pretoria
A number of higher education institutions, such as engineering College, Teachers College, and South Africa's largest research institution Science and Technology
Industrial research institute
And the famous Ondestepoort Veterinary Research Institute and fuel, forestry and other research institutes.
World War II
Later, a group was built around the church Square
skyscraper
. Remain in the city
Paul Kruger
The former residence has a national Museum of History and Culture
Open-air museum
, memorials and monuments, statues,
observatory
. There are also the Republic Building Trapezoidal Garden, Weining Park, the National Zoo and 3 other places
municipalization
A nature reserve.
In Church Square in the city centre stands a statue of Paul Kruger, the first president of the Transvaal (South Africa), whose former home has been turned into a national memorial. piazza
Parliament house
, formerly the Parliament of the Transvaal, now
Provincial government
The location. The famous Cathedral Street is 18.64 km long, one of the longest streets in the world, flanked by skyscrapers.
Federal building
for
Central government
Located on a hill overlooking the city. The Transvaal Museum on Paul Kruger Street houses a wide range of geological and archaeological artifacts and specimens dating back to the Stone Age.
There are many parks in the city, with a total area of more than 1700 hectares, among which the National Zoo and Wening Park are the most famous. Built in 1949, the £340,000 Pioneer Monument stands on a hill in the southern suburbs as a memorial
History of South Africa
Built on the famous "oxcart March" of the great migration of peoples. The Boers were in England in the 1830s
settler
Displaced, they moved in large groups, from the Cape province in southern South Africa, north, here, over a period of three years. On the outskirts of Fountain Valley, Vendboom Nature Reserve and
Wildlife reserve
It's also a tourist destination.
Around the Witwatersrand mines coal, iron,
diamond
Etc.
Mineral resources
Rich. Industries are developing rapidly, mainly in iron and steel, machinery, mining, textiles,
Metal working
Cement, fertilizer, food and other departments. The Pretoria Steel Mill, commissioned in 1934, is South Africa
Iron and steel conglomerate
Backbone, product supply
Mining industry
and
Processing industry
Yes. Premere has the largest in South Africa
Kimberlite
Tubular, which accounts for half of South Africa's diamond extraction.
Pretoria is the whole country
Transportation hub
There are five fairs in the city
Main railway line
Access to neighbouring countries
Zimbabwe
,
Mozambique
And other major cities in South Africa. Pretoria's business district and government offices are concentrated in the eastern part of the central district, with Smuts, 43 km south of the city, being important in the southern Hemisphere
International aviation
Harbor.
Pretoria is known as the Garden City.
Fountain Valley
It is the most popular weekend recreation area and picnic spot in Pretoria; The Rudplatt Reservoir is ideal for fishing, yachting, water sports and swimming; There's a 1,000-year-old tree in the Vanderboom Nature Reserve
FIG tree
The divine wood, 13 stems spread on all sides of 1 hectare of land; Predoria Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, with more than 3,500 species of animals.
The seat of the South African government and the presidential palace is a magnificent granite building. Designed by Sir Herb Baker. The building sits on a hill in Pretoria overlooking the city. In front of the building is a neat, beautiful garden with different monuments and statues. There is a large jungle and bush area behind the mansion, and there is a lot of it
Birds
Perch.
To commemorate the 1838 escape from British jurisdiction to establish their own independent country
oxcart
Keep away from
Cape Peninsula
Built by the ancestors of the Boers (Afrikaans). This magnificent building is a feature of Pretoria,
Memorial hall
Inside, the Hall of Heroes is beautifully carved with wall carvings depicting the Great migration. The museum next to the memorial Hall displays artifacts from the Great Migration.
It's very distinctive
European architecture
.
guildhall
The giant domed clock tower has a unique total of 32 bells
glockenspiel
And a huge one with 6,800 air ducts
organ
. There is a statue in front of the city Hall in honor of the founders of Pretoria, Andries Pretorius & M.W.Pretorius.
With an area of 60 hectares and over 3,500 species of animals living in the park, it is one of the largest zoos in the world. The zoo has a cable car tour of all the attractions in the area.
aquarium
Show all kinds of fresh water, sea water
fish
There are many varieties in the reptile house
reptilia
with
crustacea
. Watch these animals for at least half a day.
The largest in South Africa
Comprehensive art
Theatre, with 5 halls for opera performances,
Ballet
, drama, chorus and
symphony
Play a concert. Sarah Brightman and
Three tenors
Pavarotti, Domingo,
Carreras
Many of the world's biggest stars have performed here. It's in front of the theater on Saturday morning
Flea market
Open.
Post Office Museum
It's an ancient replica
Post office building
. South Africa is on display
History of postal development
And has a collection of about 75,000 precious stamps.
A statue of Paul Kruger
The official residence of South Africa's first President, Paul Kruger, is a museum. It contains a display of Kruger's personal belongings and artifacts.
In order to
manglietia
Famous for its scenic park, located on Queen Street Wilhelmina. There are art exhibitions on the first and last weekend of each month. Works of interest can be purchased on site.
The museum houses many valuable works of art from South Africa and other countries. There is also a library, with occasional art lectures, international film presentations and other artistic activities.
Transvaal Museum of Natural History
The museum has a rich collection of mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibian fossils and geological relics.
Freedom Park
Freedom Park
