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- Hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000.
- The University of Sydney is the oldest Australian university.
- Home of the famed Sydney Opera House.
- Population of approximately 4 million.
- Has the 7th largest percentage of foreign born residents in the world.
Expert summary
Sydney is the most populated city in Australia and is the capital of New South Wales. Sydney was the site for the first British colony in 1788 and the area has been populated by indigenous Australians for over 30,000 years. The city serves as the financial capital of Australia generating a quarter of the country's total GDP while also housing the Australian Securities Exchange and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Sydney is also a highly cosmopolitan city with over 30 percent of its population having been born overseas. The great oceanic climate combined with the Australian culture make this city the home of many sports enthusiasts it is a great city for everything from rugby to surfing.
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Sydney Website
The homepage for the city of Sydney. A great place for residents and visitors to find information. -
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Sydney Trends
A great National Geographic video introducing Sydney and some of the trends that can be found there. -
Tourist Sites
This is a longer video that gives some valuable information on some key tourist sites around Sydney.
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City Harbor
An aerial view of Sydney, Australia. The body of water in the center is Darling Harbor, a major recreational area in the city. -
Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a easily recognizable landmark, and probably one of the best known buildings in the world.
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The Birth of Sydney
Story of the founding and rise of Sydney as one of the world's most prominent cities. -
Australia's History
A concise well-researched modern historical account of Australia's history. A bit dry.
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