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Top 20 most intriguing Johannesburg trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa and the home to over 5 million people. Johannesburg has a long and proud history, having been founded in 1886 and becoming a center of commerce and industry in the country. The city has been known for its gold and diamond mining, as well as its diverse cultural and economic activity. Its main landmarks, such as the Carlton Centre, the Apartheid Museum, and the Soweto Township Tour, have made Johannesburg a major tourist destination. This quiz is your chance to test your knowledge about this vibrant city! Good luck!


1) What is the capital of South Africa?

  • Durban
  • Pretoria
  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg

2) How high is the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg?

  • 91 meters
  • 101 meters
  • 121 meters
  • 271 meters

3) What is the name of Johannesburg's major international airport?

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport
  • King Shaka International Airport
  • East London International Airport
  • Cape Town International Airport

4) Johannesburg is located in which province?

  • Northern Cape
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Gauteng
  • Eastern Cape

5) How many parks does Johannesburg have?

  • 64
  • 234
  • 564
  • 1024

6) Which of the following is not in Johannesburg?

  • Nelson Mandela Square
  • Constitution Hill
  • Robben Island
  • Newtown

7) How many square kilometers is Johannesburg?

  • 167
  • 1,670
  • 16,700
  • 167,000

8) Who is the current mayor of Johannesburg?

  • Herman Mashaba
  • Parks Tau
  • Solly Msimanga
  • Geoff Makhubo

9) What is the estimated population of Johannesburg?

  • 1.3 million
  • 2.3 million
  • 5.3 million
  • 10.3 million

10) What is the main language spoken in Johannesburg?

  • English
  • Zulu
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

11) What is the currency used in Johannesburg?

  • Pound Sterling
  • Euro
  • South African Rand
  • US Dollar

12) What is the main religion in Johannesburg?

  • Islam
  • Hinduism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

13) What is the average annual temperature in Johannesburg?

  • 50°F
  • 65°F
  • 75°F
  • 85°F

14) Which of the following is not a Johannesburg suburb?

  • Soweto
  • Braamfontein
  • Parktown
  • Durban

15) What is Johannesburg's official motto?

  • Progress and Prosperity
  • Unity and Development
  • Reconciliation and Renewal
  • Faith and Forgiveness

16) Who is the current premier of Gauteng (in which Johannesburg is located)?

  • Zweli Mkhize
  • Cyril Ramaphosa
  • David Makhura
  • Julius Malema

17) In which year was Johannesburg founded?

  • 1886
  • 1887
  • 1888
  • 1889

18) What is the average annual rainfall in Johannesburg?

  • 30 cm
  • 40 cm
  • 50 cm
  • 60 cm

19) What is the name of Johannesburg's main train station?

  • Park Station
  • Gauteng Station
  • Central Station
  • Parktown Station

20) What is the nearest game reserve to Johannesburg?

  • Kruger National Park
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
  • Dinokeng Game Reserve

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