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Sydney is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area
population of approximately 4.28 million (2006 estimate). It is the state
capital of New South Wales, and the site of the first European colony in
Australia, established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip, leader of
the First Fleet from Britain. A resident of the city is referred to as a
Sydneysider.
Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around
Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, leading to the city's nickname,
"the Harbour City". It is noted for the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour
Bridge, and its beaches. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national
parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets.
It is listed as a beta world city by the Loughborough University group's
1999 inventory. The city has hosted international sporting, political and
cultural events, including the 1938 British Empire Games, 2000 Summer
Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. In September 2007, the city hosted
the leaders of the 21 APEC economies for APEC Australia 2007, and in July
2008 will host World Youth Day 2008. The main airport serving Sydney,
Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world which reflects
its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia. According to
the Mercer cost of living survey, Sydney is Australia’s most expensive city,
and the 21st most expensive in the world.
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