Pretoria
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Pretoria serves as the administrative capital of South Africa, hosting the executive branch and foreign embassies. Founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, it's named after his father, Andries Pretorius, a hero of the Voortrekkers. The city is known for its academic institutions and jacaranda trees.
Statistics
Area
687.54 km²
Population
741,651