Pretoria

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Pretoria

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

Location