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Centurion

South Africa

{"answer": "Centurion sits on the Highveld plateau in Gauteng, roughly halfway between Pretoria and Johannesburg, at an elevation of around 1400 metres. The N1 highway runs straight through the city, linking it north to Pretoria and south to Johannesburg, while the N14 connects Centurion to the West Rand and towns further afield. The R21 gives quick access to OR Tambo International Airport, and Gautrain trains stop at Centurion station for those who want to skip the drive.\n\nMost trips through Centurion are short local ones. Johannesburg lies just 46 km down the N1, a regular commute for many residents, and Atteridgeville is a 15 km drive to the southwest. Longer trips to Centurion show up too, from Hazyview 405 km to the northeast in Mpumalanga, to smaller Free State towns like Koffiefontein, Smithfield and Trompsburg, pointing to visitors making their way into Gauteng from across the country.\n\nThe city sits close to several airfields, including Swartkop Air Force Base 14 km away, Waterkloof Air Force Base 23 km out, and Grand Central Airport 20 km to the north, a reminder of the region's long military and general aviation history. Drivers switching to electric vehicles will find over 70 public fast chargers in and around Centurion, making it one of the better-served parts of Gauteng for EV travel.\n\nOne detail worth knowing before you arrive: Centurion is home to SuperSport Park, one of South Africa's main international cricket grounds, which has hosted Test matches and one-day internationals for decades.", "South African English DESCRIPTION": "Centurion is your classic Pretoria-Joburg middle ground, right off the N1, with the N14 and R21 sorting out the West Rand and OR Tambo runs. Gautrain stops here too if you don't feel like driving. Jozi is a quick 46 km hop down the highway, while some folks trek in from as far as Hazyview or the Free State. Over 70 fast chargers keep the EV crowd sorted, and SuperSport Park keeps the cricket fans coming back.", "===": {}}

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The closest airport to Centurion is Lanseria International Airport, 30 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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Centurion is in South Africa, at -25.864, 28.089 - about 21 km south-west of Pretoria.