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| Sydney is the most populous city in Australia,
with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4.28 million (2006
estimate). It is the state capital of New South Wales, and was the site
of the first British colony in Australia. It was established in 1788 at
Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip, leader of the First Fleet from Britain. A
resident of the city is referred to as a
'Sydneysider'.
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Sydney is situated on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbour City". It is noted for the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and its beaches. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets. It is listed as a beta world city by the Loughborough University group's 1999 inventory and ranked 16th among global cities by Foreign Policy's 2008 Global Cities Index. The city has hosted international sporting events, including the 1938 British Empire Games, 2000 Summer Olympics and the final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The main airport serving Sydney is Sydney Airport. |
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Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, which reflects its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia. According to the Mercer cost of living survey, Sydney is Australia’s most expensive city, and the 15th most expensive in the world.
Landmarks: The Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Opera House, Sydney Harbour, Taronga Park Zoo, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Kings Cross, Paddington, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Sydney University, New South Wales University, St Mary's Cathedral, Luna Park, China Town, George Street, Pitt Street, Central Station, Broadway, Darlinghurst, Balmain, Australia Square, MLC centre.
In the year ending March 2008, Sydney received 2.7 million international visitors.
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