Fun facts about Pretoria
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Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, who named it after his father Andries Pretorius.
Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
From the “History” section
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Pretoria is known as the 'Jacaranda City' due to the approximately 60,000-70,000 Jacaranda trees that line its streets.
Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
From the “Cityscape” section
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The first two Jacaranda trees in Pretoria were planted in 1888 by local gardener J.D. Cilliers.
Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Pretoria's Indians were ordered to move from Pretoria to Laudium on 6 June 1958.
Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
From the “Demographics” section
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The song 'Marching to Pretoria' refers to this city and was sung by British soldiers during the Boer War.
Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
From the “Culture” section
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