Midrand
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Midrand is a town located in the Johannesburg conurbation in Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is between the Central Business District of Johannesburg and Pretoria, and in Region 2 of Johannesburg's administrative region plan. Is it built around the N1, and is home to Midrand Graduate Institute.
The city is relatively modern, having experienced much growth in the last decade. Many business have relocated there due to its proximity to good highway links and its location in the economic centre of Gauteng Province. It is also the location of the Pan-African Parliament.
In 2000, Midrand's municipal government became part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipllity.
Trivia
- Kyalami, an international renowned racetrack is in Midrand and is the venue for many of South Africa's premier motor racing events.
- The South Africa Lipizzaners are situated in the small holdings of Kyalami.de:Midrand