The Important Cities Of Australia

SYDNEY lies on the south-east coast the most populous city in Australia – 4,2 mil people area – 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 2nd most populous city – 3,7 mil people Discovered by British in 1835, grew into metropolis in 1850s 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 3rd largest city Population: 1,8 mil The city was established in 1824 and in 1825 was moved 40km 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, 4th most populated city The first European settlers were English, Irish, during the 20th century also Italians and Greeks

Perth´s skyline South Petrh´s skyline

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

Panorama of Adelaide St. Peters Cathedral