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The Gautrain is South Africa's first high-speed train, connecting Johannesburg with Pretoria and other stops along its route. It also has a spur that links to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Johannesburg is a major transportation hub within the Gauteng province, which is the economic heart of South Africa. Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa but is its most densely populated due to its significant mining and industrial activities, particularly gold and platinum.12

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