Fordsburg Square (Q15218002)

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  • English Wikipedia categories: Geography of Johannesburg, Squares in South Africa
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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

Fordsburg Square in Fordsburg is a thriving square that is the site of a flea market was recently known for being run-down. This square in Johannesburg is the location of a battle between striking miners and the South African police, army and air force.

Wikidata location: -26.2048, 28.0209 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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Squares in South Africa place=square, area=yes, amenity=market, highway=pedestrian, foot=yes, leisure=park