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Sydney

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. The city was established in 1788 when Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove and claimed Australia for the British. With a metropolitan population of over 4 million people, it is the most populous city in the country (with about 20% of the total population). more...

National name:Sydney
Language: English, Aboriginal
Population:4 million
Major Ethnic Groups : Caucasian (92%), Asian (7%), aboriginal and other (1%)
Religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Christian, non-Christian
Government: Democratic, federal-state system, member of the British commonwealth. Three bodies established by the Australian Constitution -- Parliament (legislative), Commonwealth Executive (executive) and Federal Judicature (judicial powers) -- make Australia a constitutional monarchy, a federation and a parliamentary democracy.

History of Sydney

The Sydney region has been occupied by Indigenous Australians for at least 30 000 years, and at the time of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, 4000 - 8000 Aboriginal people lived in the region. There were three different language groups in the Sydney region, these were further refined into dialects spoken by smaller clans. The principal languages were Darug; the Cadigal, the original inhabitants of the City of Sydney, spoke a coastal dialect of Darug; Dharawal and Guringai. Each clan had a territory, the location of that territory determined the resources available. Although urbanisation has destroyed most evidence of these settlements (such as shell middens), there are still rock carvings in several locations. more....

An Overcview on Sydney's Economy

GDP Growth Rate: 2%
Inflation: 2%
Literacy: 100%
Major Exports: Coal, gold, meat, wool, aluminum, iron ore, wheat, machinery and transport equipment
Major Trading Partners : United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Japan, China, New Zealand, South Korea, Sydney, Taiwan
Major Industries: Mining, food processing, manufacture of chemicals, steel, industrial and transport equipment
Teledensity : 1.5 persons per telephone

Also Read: Economy of Sydney | Demographics of Sydney | Activities in Sydney | Sightseeing in Sydney | Beaches in Sydney

Facts for Travellers

Government of Sydney

Governance of Sydney

Geography of Sydney

Sydney is located in a coastal basin between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west. The city features the largest natural harbour in the world, Port Jackson, and more than 70 harbour and ocean beaches, including the famous Bondi Beach. Sydney's urban area of 1687 km² (651 mi²) is similar to that of Greater London. The metropolitan area (Sydney Statistical Division) is 12 145 km² (4,689 mi²); a significant portion of this area is national park and other unsettled land. more...

Health Risks in Sydney

Although Australia lies in the tropics, tropical diseases such as malaria and yellow fever are unheard of. Diseases caused by unsanitary conditions such as cholera and typhoid are virtually unknown. It is generally safe to eat at local restaurants as the health department is very strict. Tap water is safe to drink.

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