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Sydney is a port city and the [[capital]] of the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].  It is the nation's largest city, as well as its major business centre. Sydney lies on what has been described as "the finest natural harbour in the world". Other notable natural features include many beaches (most famously Bondi Beach and Manly), several national parks, including the Royal National Park and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and several waterways including the St George's and Hawkesbury Rivers.  City [[landmark]]s include the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] and the [[Sydney Opera House]].
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'''Sydney''' is a port city and the [[capital]] of the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].  It is the nation's oldest and largest city, as well as its major business centre. Sydney lies on what has been described as "the finest natural harbour in the world". Other notable natural features include many beaches (most famously Bondi Beach and Manly), several national parks, including the Royal National Park and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and several waterways including the St George's and Hawkesbury Rivers.  City [[landmark]]s include the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] and the [[Sydney Opera House]].
  
 
[[Image:Sydney.jpg|thumb|The Sydney Skyline.]]
 
[[Image:Sydney.jpg|thumb|The Sydney Skyline.]]
  
Sydney was founded by Arthur Phillip, commander of [[Britain]]'s [[First Fleet]], in 1788 when he established the first European settlement on the continent at the site now known as Circular Quay.  Prior to this, [[Captain Cook]] had visited Botany Bay (a few kilometres south of Sydney Harbour) in 1770 and claimed the area for the British Crown, coining the name [[New South Wales]] for the area. After the [[American Revolutionary War|American War of Independence]], [[Britain]] decided it needed to establish new colonies to which it could send its growing number of convicts. Thus the plan to dispatch a fleet to [[New South Wales]] was drawn up.  Arriving at Botany Bay, Phillip soon recognised that the site was unsuitable for a colony due to the lack of fresh water. The fleet moved on to [[Sydney Harbour]], which was more suitable. Phillip named the harbour Port Jackson, which remains the official name.
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==History==
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[[James Cook]] had visited [[Botany Bay]] (a few kilometres south of Sydney Harbour) in 1770 and later claimed the whole of the east coast of the continent - then known as [[New Holland]] - for the British Crown, coining the name [[New South Wales]]. After the [[American Revolutionary War|American War of Independence]], [[Britain]] decided it needed to establish new colonies to which it could send its growing number of convicts. Thus a plan to dispatch a [[First Fleet|fleet]] to [[New South Wales]] was drawn up, which would be the first European settlement in Australia. It was soon recognised that Botany Bay was unsuitable for a colony due to the lack of fresh water. The fleet moved north to a site on the shores of [[Port Jackson]], seen by Cook from outside its heads but not investigated. Sydney was founded by Governor [[Arthur Phillip]], commander of this [[First Fleet]], on 26th January 1788 when he established the penal settlement at what is now known as Circular Quay.
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==Modern Sydney==
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Sydney's metropolitan area has about 4.3 million inhabitants and ranks 67 in the world. Sydney is the 9th largest urban area on [[Earth]] in size (12,100 km<sup>2</sup>), spreading over 300 different [[suburb]]s. It is about the same size as [[Los Angeles]] in area, but has only about a third its [[population]]. It's boundaries generally follow those surveyed within the first six months of settlement and named by Phillip as the County of Cumberland.
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The inhabitants of Sydney call themselves "Sydneysiders". Many Sydney landmarks, such as the [[Sydney Opera House| Opera House]], the AMP Tower, the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour and Hyde Park, are in or close to the Central Business District (CBD). Much of the rest of the metropolitan area falls into three parts: The "North Shore" is an affluent residential area north of the harbour; The "Eastern Suburbs", east of the CBD, contain famous beach suburbs such as Bondi and Coogee, affluent residential areas such as Paddington and Double Bay, and mostly urban areas such as Darlinghurst and Redfern; and the "Western Suburbs" are a mostly suburban residential area that stretches from the CBD to the [[Blue Mountains]]. The Western Suburbs are known for their communities of recent immigrants, especially from the [[Middle East]]. 
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==Sport and Culture==
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Sydney is a hotbed of [[rugby league]] and other sports, and the city hosted the [[Olympics|Summer Olympic Games]] in 2000. Sydney is home to many teams and sports organizations, including:
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* Nine Rugby League teams out of the 13 in the National Rugby League
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* Sydney Swans and Western Giants in the Australian Football League
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* Two teams in the National [[Basketball]] League
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* the Sydney Blues of Australian Major League Baseball
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* Sydney FC, and the Western Sydney Wanderers in Series A Australian Soccer
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* The Waratahs in the Rugby Union Super Rugby international competition.
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In Sydney there are three main stages with a capacity of over 40,000. These are the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Football Stadium (now the Allianz Stadium), and Telstra Stadium (Olympic Stadium).
  
Sydney's metropolitan area has about 4.3 million inhabitants and ranks 67 in the world. Sydney is the 9th largest urban area on [[Earth]] in size (12.100 km<sup>2</sup>), spreading over 300 different [[suburb]]s. It is about the same size as [[Los Angeles]] in area, but has only about a third its [[population]].  
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The hard-rock band [[AC/DC]] is from Sydney.
  
The inhabitants of Sydney call themselves "Sydneysiders". The centre of the city is called the "CBD", an abbreviation for Central Business District. Many Sydney landmarks, such as the [[Sydney Opera House| Opera House]], the [[AMP Tower]], the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour and Hyde Park, are in or close to the CBD. Much of the rest of the metropolitan area falls into three parts: The "North Shore" is an affluent residential area north of the harbour; The "Eastern Suburbs", east of the CBD, contain famous beach suburbs such as Bondi and Bronte, affluent residential areas such as Paddington and Double Bay, and mostly urban areas such as Darlinghurst and Redfern; and the "Western Suburbs" are a mostly suburban residential area that stretches from CBD to the Blue Mountains. The Western Suburbs are known for their communities of recent immigrants, especially from the [[Middle East]].
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=== Tourist attractions ===
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Sydney is the most popular city in Australia for international tourists to visit. The following are some of the major attractions:
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* Sydney Opera House [http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com]
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* Darling Harbour - a former port converted into city harbour attractions and exhibition centres
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* Sydney Tower in the heard of the CBD with panoramic views over the city and the Pacific Ocean [http://www.sydneyskytour.com.au/]
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* The oldest precinct of the city, called ''The Rocks''
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* Circular Quay, is the hub of Sydney Ferries to travel across the harbour and to Manly
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* St Mary's and St Andrew's Cathedral's
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* Chinatown and the Chinese Gardens
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* Sydney Aquarium [http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/]
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* Bondi Beach - a large wide beach with swimming, surfing and great tourist amenities
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* Manly Beach and Oceanworld [http://www.sydneymate.com/travel_sydney_australia/Placesofinterest/ManlyOceanWorld/Manly_Ocean_World.htm] [www.manlyaustralia.com.au]  
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* Powerhouse Museum - a museum of science and technology with many interactive displays [http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/] [http://www.productreview.com.au/p/pristine-living-managment.html]
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* Taronga Zoo at Mosman [http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/], naturally specializing in the fauna of Australia
  
Sydney is a hotbed of [[rugby league]] and other sports, and the city successfully hosted the [[Olympics|Summer Olympic Games]] in 2000.
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Sydney
Sydney.jpg


Country Australia
State New South Wales
Settled 1788
Population 3,502,000
Area (sq mi) 652 sq mi
Population density (/sq mi) 5,370
Current mayor Clover Moore
Demonym Sydneysider


Sydney is a port city and the capital of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is the nation's oldest and largest city, as well as its major business centre. Sydney lies on what has been described as "the finest natural harbour in the world". Other notable natural features include many beaches (most famously Bondi Beach and Manly), several national parks, including the Royal National Park and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and several waterways including the St George's and Hawkesbury Rivers. City landmarks include the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

The Sydney Skyline.

History

James Cook had visited Botany Bay (a few kilometres south of Sydney Harbour) in 1770 and later claimed the whole of the east coast of the continent - then known as New Holland - for the British Crown, coining the name New South Wales. After the American War of Independence, Britain decided it needed to establish new colonies to which it could send its growing number of convicts. Thus a plan to dispatch a fleet to New South Wales was drawn up, which would be the first European settlement in Australia. It was soon recognised that Botany Bay was unsuitable for a colony due to the lack of fresh water. The fleet moved north to a site on the shores of Port Jackson, seen by Cook from outside its heads but not investigated. Sydney was founded by Governor Arthur Phillip, commander of this First Fleet, on 26th January 1788 when he established the penal settlement at what is now known as Circular Quay.

Modern Sydney

Sydney's metropolitan area has about 4.3 million inhabitants and ranks 67 in the world. Sydney is the 9th largest urban area on Earth in size (12,100 km2), spreading over 300 different suburbs. It is about the same size as Los Angeles in area, but has only about a third its population. It's boundaries generally follow those surveyed within the first six months of settlement and named by Phillip as the County of Cumberland.

The inhabitants of Sydney call themselves "Sydneysiders". Many Sydney landmarks, such as the Opera House, the AMP Tower, the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour and Hyde Park, are in or close to the Central Business District (CBD). Much of the rest of the metropolitan area falls into three parts: The "North Shore" is an affluent residential area north of the harbour; The "Eastern Suburbs", east of the CBD, contain famous beach suburbs such as Bondi and Coogee, affluent residential areas such as Paddington and Double Bay, and mostly urban areas such as Darlinghurst and Redfern; and the "Western Suburbs" are a mostly suburban residential area that stretches from the CBD to the Blue Mountains. The Western Suburbs are known for their communities of recent immigrants, especially from the Middle East.

Sport and Culture

Sydney is a hotbed of rugby league and other sports, and the city hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2000. Sydney is home to many teams and sports organizations, including:

  • Nine Rugby League teams out of the 13 in the National Rugby League
  • Sydney Swans and Western Giants in the Australian Football League
  • Two teams in the National Basketball League
  • the Sydney Blues of Australian Major League Baseball
  • Sydney FC, and the Western Sydney Wanderers in Series A Australian Soccer
  • The Waratahs in the Rugby Union Super Rugby international competition.

In Sydney there are three main stages with a capacity of over 40,000. These are the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Football Stadium (now the Allianz Stadium), and Telstra Stadium (Olympic Stadium).

The hard-rock band AC/DC is from Sydney.

Tourist attractions

Sydney is the most popular city in Australia for international tourists to visit. The following are some of the major attractions:

  • Sydney Opera House [1]
  • Darling Harbour - a former port converted into city harbour attractions and exhibition centres
  • Sydney Tower in the heard of the CBD with panoramic views over the city and the Pacific Ocean [2]
  • The oldest precinct of the city, called The Rocks
  • Circular Quay, is the hub of Sydney Ferries to travel across the harbour and to Manly
  • St Mary's and St Andrew's Cathedral's
  • Chinatown and the Chinese Gardens
  • Sydney Aquarium [3]
  • Bondi Beach - a large wide beach with swimming, surfing and great tourist amenities
  • Manly Beach and Oceanworld [4] [www.manlyaustralia.com.au]
  • Powerhouse Museum - a museum of science and technology with many interactive displays [5] [6]
  • Taronga Zoo at Mosman [7], naturally specializing in the fauna of Australia