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Sydney,
capital of New South Wales, has a history dating back to 26 January
1788 when Captain Phillip sailed the First Fleet into Port
Jackson and Sydney Cove, establishing Australia's first
European settlement. With a population of 3.6 million, Sydney has
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Canberra,
the Capital of Australia
Canberra is a totally planned city established just 80
years ago. The city was designed by an American landscape architect,
Walter Burley Griffin, who won an international design competition
conducted by the Federal Government in 1912. Canberra is often
described as Australia's Washington, because the city was built to
be the political, administrative and cultural hub of this country. |
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Melbourne
is Australia's most stylish capital. Beautiful architecture, a rich
combination of arts, culture, good restaurants, shopping and its
famous trams give the city a diverse charm and distinct cosmopolitan
atmosphere |
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Adelaide,
beside the River Torrens, is a city of space and light. The
cultural heart is centred on North Terrace with its museums,
galleries, botanic gardens and casino. North Adelaide is the
place to view whimsical 19th century architecture, and Melbourne
Street, an exclusive shopping strip, is full of chic boutiques
and restuarants. |
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Perth
was founded in 1829 and is now the sunniest capital in Australia and
the most isolated one in the world. It's citizens do not seem
isolated - they have plenty to keep them occupied. Beaches are
fabulous, among the best of any city in Australia. They face west so
they catch the afternoon sun. Many English migrants head for Perth
and the city has some striking English touches such as a Tudor
looking London Cout, build a few years after Henry VIII died, 1937
to be precise! |
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Brisbane,
the capital of the Sunshine State and Australia's third largest
city. Brisbane is a booming city with over one million people and is
the major international gateway to South East Queensland.Brisbane
also provides access to the holiday destinations of the Gold Coast
to the South and the Sunshine Coast to the North. |
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Darwin's
colorful past as a tropical outpost add character to today's city
of five star hotels, fine dining and an international airport. Its
tropical climate and rich mix of races give it an exotic character
which makes it difficult to compare with any of the other state
capitals. |
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Hobart
Situated on the estuary of the Derwent River with Mount Wellington
as a backdrop, Hobart is a city with a seafaring character and sense
of the past where history is beautifully preserved. Its mix of
colonial cottages and grand city parks justifies its title as
Australia's most historic capital city. |
