Australian cities

Canberra the capital of Australia ( people) seat of federal government founded in 1928 the name of the city is an Aboriginal word meaning “Meeting People”

Canberra Parliament House

Sydney the capital of New South Wales (4,6 mil.) the oldest city of Australia in 1850 – first university built the shore of Sydney Harbour km long the oldest part of the city called – the Rocks

Sydney Opera House formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973 more than 1000 rooms, 5 theatres, 5 studios, 4 restaurants, 6 bars, many souvenir shops, …. Danish architect roof – like a ship at full sail

Sydney Harbour Bridge called The Old Coathanger connects the north and the south part of the city built in 1932 used to be the symbol of Sydney, now it’s the Opera House

Melbourne the capital of Victoria (4,2 mil.) 2 nd largest city in Australia the only city in the country in which trams are still used 30% of people were born overseas (many foreign communities: Italian, Greek,…)

Brisbane the capital of Queensland (2,1 mil.) dates from 1902 has sub-tropical climate (15-25°C - average)

Perth the capital of Western Australia (1.8 mil.)

Hobart the capital of Tasmania ( ) the 2 nd oldest of all Australian capitals established in 1803 Australia’s first legal casino was opened there (1973) Wrest Point Hotel Casino