Geography
Capitals
What is the administrative capital of South Africa called?
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Pretoria
Explanation
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. The city, which has 1.9 million inhabitants, is located 50 kms north of Johannesburg. Pretoria was founded by Marthinus Pretorius in 1855 and named after his father Andries Pretorious. Johannesburg is the country's biggest city with 5 million inhabitants.
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Question added 2008-04-09