AUSTRALIA - CITIES

Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland. The city is centred along the Brisbane River, and its eastern suburbs line the shores of Moreton Bay. The city of Brisbane is based on a hilly surface. Popular tourist and recreation areas in Brisbane include the South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parkland, the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Forest Park and Portside Wharf. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary opened in 1927 and was the world's first koala sanctuary. The suburb of Mount Coot-tha is home to a popular state forest, and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens which houses the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium and the "Tsuki-yama-chisen" Japanese Garden. Brisbane has over 27 km of bicycle pathways, mostly surrounding the Brisbane river and city centre, extending to the west of the city.

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Sydney

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. It is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. Sydney is well-endowed with open spaces and access to waterways, and has many natural areas, even in the city centre. As the financial and economic hub of Australia, Sydney has grown to become a wealthy and prosperous city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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