Egoli
n.— «Although more than a century old, Johannesburg—affectionately known as Joburg, Jozi, Egoli or City of Gold—is one of the world’s younger cities.» —“Happy Happy 119th BIrthday to Joburg” Represent ZA (Johannesburg, South Africa) Oct. 6, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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