The Important Cities Of Australia SYDNEY

The Important Cities Of Australia

SYDNEY • lies on the south-east coast • the most populous city in Australia – 4, 2 mil people • area – 12 144 km • the capital of New South Wales • Australia's centre of finance, culture and tourism • Built around Port Jackson (including Sydney Harbour) • Sydney was established in 1788 as the first European colony by Arthur Phillip

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney – view from the air

Sydney University

CANBERRA • The capital of Australia (since 1908) • The largest inland city • Population: 325, 000 • Located in the north of Australian Capital Territory, selected as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne • The architecture was inspirated by Chicago • The seat of government

Parliament House and Old Parliament House

MELBOURNE • Located in the south-east • The capital of Victoria • 2 nd most populous city – 3, 7 mil people • Discovered by British in 1835, grew into metropolis in 1850 s during the Victorian gold rush • The centre of commerce, culture, industrie and tourism

Yarra River – the typical place for relaxing, doing sport, having picnics

Parliament House View to central Melbourne South Melbourne Town Hall

BRISBANE • • The capital of Queensland 3 rd largest city Population: 1, 8 mil The city was established in 1824 and in 1825 was moved 40 km souther • Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane (governor of New South Wales)

Brisbane central business district The city at night (Brisbane River)

PERTH • Situated in the sout-west • The capital of Western Australia • Population: 1, 5 mil, = ¾ of the Western Australia´s inhabitants, 4 th most populated city • The first European settlers were English, Irish, during the 20 th century also Italians and Greeks

Perth´s skyline South Petrh´s skyline

ADELAIDE • • The capital of South Australia 5 th largest city Population: 1, 1 mil Located on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu penisula

Panorama of Adelaide St. Peters Cathedral