What is the primary reason for Johannesburg's location?
Mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills
Proximity to the ocean
Fertile agricultural land
Strategic military position
Answer
Johannesburg is located within the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills, which are the epicenter of the international-scale mineral, gold, and diamond trade. The city's location was chosen due to the abundance of valuable resources in the area.
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