witwatersrand (Meaning)
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witwatersrand (n)
a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
Synonyms & Antonyms of witwatersrand
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witwatersrand Sentence Examples
- The Witwatersrand is a prominent ridge in South Africa, known for its vast gold deposits.
- The Witwatersrand contains the largest known gold reserves in the world, estimated at over 30,000 tons.
- Gold mining has been the primary industry on the Witwatersrand for over a century.
- The Witwatersrand is home to some of the world's deepest gold mines, reaching depths of over 4,000 meters.
- The Witwatersrand Basin is a geological formation that contains the Witwatersrand gold deposits.
- The Witwatersrand has played a significant role in South Africa's economic development.
- The Witwatersrand Gold Rush in the 1880s attracted thousands of fortune seekers to the region.
- The Witwatersrand is also known for its vibrant cultural scene and diverse population.
- The Witwatersrand is the location of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa.
- The Witwatersrand is a region of great historical and economic importance in South Africa.
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a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
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The Witwatersrand is a prominent ridge in South Africa, known for its vast gold deposits.
The Witwatersrand contains the largest known gold reserves in the world, estimated at over 30,000 tons.
Gold mining has been the primary industry on the Witwatersrand for over a century.
The Witwatersrand is home to some of the world's deepest gold mines, reaching depths of over 4,000 meters.
