Often called as Joburg, the heart of the country is one of the most busy and beautiful cities of South Africa. As the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 arrives the picturesque backgrounds of the city will be more bustling with fun and frolic, day and night.
Population – Approximately 10, 267,700
Area – 1,645 Square Kilometers
Population Density – 2,364 Inhabitants per Square Kilometer
Johannesburg, South Africa
There are many places to visit for fans and tourists coming to South Africa the most prominent among them are: Museums to experience the past of the city and the country, one of the most popular venues equally liked by children and adults is the Zoo, when it was opened in 1904 it just had an odd mix of animals including a male lion, a female leopard, and a male baboon but at present you can enjoy watching lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, sable antelope, bat-eared foxes and polar bears among the 2, 070 animals, representing 365 different species.
People having different interests won’t be feeling as left behind as the city offers a range of happening nightclubs and cocktail bars with DJs spinning beats and without experiencing these special treats your Johannesburg Soccer Trip to this beautiful country cannot be complete.
THE STADIUMS
Three stadiums in Johannesburg that would be hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup matches include Soccer City Stadium, Ellis Park Stadium, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
Soccer City Stadium
SOCCER CITY STADIUM
The stadium is just 8 kilometers from the main city Johannesburg and is considered as the flagship venue for the Football World Cup 2010 as the most awaited matches the opening match and the final will be played on this very ground. A total number of 94, 700 people will be enjoying the prestigious tournament as the event unfolds.
Ellis Park stadium
ELLIS PARK STADIUM
This is also one of the major venues in Johannesburg situated in Bertrams and will be hosting the semifinal match of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Ellis Park has undergone major changes for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. The West, South and North Stands have been revamped and a new roof has also been added. The stadium was inaugurated way back in 1928 and has a seating capacity of 59,611.
Royal bafokeng Sports Palace
Royal bafokeng Sports Palace
ROYAL BAFOKENG SPORTS PALACE
This stadium will be hosting first and second round matches for the Soccer World Cup 2010. It is situated in the North West Province of Johannesburg known as Rustenburg just about 170 Kilometers from the main city. Minor renovations have been made to meet the requirements of the event. The seating capacity has been increased to 42,000.
