Johannesburg Facts

• Johannesburg has become an internationally-renowned vibrant metropolis, with 3.5 million inhabitants .
  
• It is the most powerful commercial centre on the African continent.
  
• Johannesburg generates 16% of South Africa's GDP and employs 12% of the national workforce.
  
• Its infrastructure matches leading first world cities, yet the cost of living is far lower.
  
• The city is recognized as the financial capital of South Africa and is home to 74% of Corporate Headquarters.
  
• South Africa’s only stock exchange, the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) rates as one of the top 20 exchanges in the world in terms of market capitalization.
  
• The city’s profusion of trees - approximately six million, make it the largest, man-made forest in the world.
  
• Climate - temperate neither humid nor too hot for comfort, year-round sunshine and daily
  Clear blue skies. Winters are short and mild.
  
• Medical care - is first-world, sophisticated and dependable.
  
• Johannesburg has become a destination of choice for business to an outstanding reputation for quality and affordability.