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Sydney
Sydney is the largest and most populous city in Australia. It has a total land area of 12,144.6 square kilometers (4,689.1 square miles), and a population of approximately 4.5 million (as of 2010).
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What city is the capital and a major port for the Australian state of New South Wales?
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, which was the state of the first European colony in Australia.
Why isn't sydney a capital city?
The on-going rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne prohibited either city from consideration as the national capital of Australia. It was decided that, following Federation in 1901, the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
Both Sydney and Melbourne hoped to be granted the status of capital city of Australia, but this was not practical.
Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. After Federation in 1901, it was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
The city of Canberra was built for the purpose of it becoming the national capital of Australia, and land for the Australian Capital Territory (originally Federal Territory of Australia) was purchased from New South Wales for the purpose.
Section 125 of the Constitution of Australia provided that:
"The seat of Government of the Commonwealth shall be determined by the Parliament, and shall be within territory which shall have been granted to or acquired by the Commonwealth, and shall be vested in and belong to the Commonwealth, and shall be in the State of New South Wales, and be distant not less than one hundred miles from Sydney.
Such territory shall contain an area of not less than one hundred square miles, and such portion thereof as shall consist of Crown lands shall be granted to the Commonwealth without any payment therefore. The Parliament shall sit at Melbourne until it meets at the seat of Government."
Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. Sydney was the first major settlement, but Melbourne had gained a great deal of wealth as a result of the gold rush in Victoria.
After Federation in 1901, it was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. A location was chosen on the Limestone Plains, a rich agricultural area, which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
What is the distance between Sydney and the Equator?
Sydney is located on the coast, so many suburbs are directly adjacent to the ocean.
Luna park is famous for its rides
it has heaps which and some arnt in any other theme park in austrlaia
for more information go to: http://www.lunaparksydney.com/
No, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. It is not in South Australia, but it does lie in the southern half of the continent.
What is the population of Brisbane Australia?
As of the year 2011, the population of Brisbane, Australia, which is also the capital of Australia is 2,146,577. Despite its large population, Brisbane is only the third populous city in Australia.
What happens at the Edinburgh festival?
Drama, stand up comedy, children's plays, experimental plays and recording of radio shows. Basically trying to make a profit out of performing plays. It is one of several festivals which takes place in August, such as the main cultural festival, the book festival and the TV festival.
Jet lag is the disruption of your circadian rhythm (your body clock) by the different time zones.
If you are flying off on holiday to a place with a different time zone prepare 3 days in advance:
- 3 Days before: high protein breakfast and lunch such as bacon eggs sausage and steak and high carbohydrate dinner such as potatoes pasta or rice
- 2 Days before: eat very light meals
- 1 Day before: eat what you want
- Departure day: as soon as you get on the plane adjust your watch to the time at your destination. Then make sure you eat meals at your normal time according to your watch. Drink plenty of water during your flight.
- Stay awake during your flight if it is daytime at your destination and sleep on the plane if it is night-time at your destination.
- If you arrive at your destination in the middle of the day don't go to sleep take a shower and go out and do something.
- Fasting doesn't prevent jet lag.
What is the name of the main highway from Melbourne to Sydney?
Like Route 1, 101 and 66 in the US, the Aussies also have a few legendary highways. No comprehensive plan for a National Highway system was put into place until 1974 when connectivity was finally worked out at a political level. Perhaps the first highway with a purpose in Australia was created during WWII to defend against potential Japanese Invasion. The Stuart Highway created a North-South route across the continent and deserves the title of the Main Highway. Other routes claim primacy and a few have genuine claims. Until you travel them and meet up with a road train. no concept of the Australian Highway System makes any sense at all. As a footnote, US Route 66 never went from coast to coast, It never went to either coast. It stopped short of the Pacific, and its Easternmost terminus was Chicago. So much for a claim to history.
How long is the flight time from sydney to Vancouver?
I don't think there are any direct flights. I have done it via Taipei, Beijing, Honolulu and LA, San Francisco, and LA - Auckland. I think Honolulu was the quickest at 6 hours between Vancouver and Honolulu and 8-9 between Honolulu and Sydney. The LA route isn't too much longer and usually cheaper than Honolulu.
Where in Sydney can one find cheap accommodation?
Popular lower-priced hotels in Sydney include: Y Hotel Hyde Park, with an average score of 3.7 out of 5; Devere Hotel, with 3.5 out of 5; Pensione Hotel Sydney, with 3.7 out of 5; Y Hotel City South, with 3.1 out of 5; and Posh Hotel, with 3.3 out of 5. All of these are available for less than $100 per night.
Yes, quite a bit. Ireland is 32,595.1 square miles or 84,421 square kilometers and Cyprus is only 3,571 square miles or 9,248 square kilometers.
What is the largest lake in New South Wales?
The largest lake in New South Wales is Lake Garnpung, with an area of 542 sq km or 37000 hectares. It is in the Willandra Lakes region of far southwestern New South Wales.
Which is older city Sydney or Melbourne?
Sydney is the oldest city of Australia, having been settled by the convicts and officers of the First Fleet. Melbourne is not even in the top three oldest cities, having only been settled around 1836.
How long does it take to fly from Halifax to Vancouver?
Im sorry but 2 hours is to long. I just came back from Sydney NS. Flying from Toronto's main Areoport Lester B. (YYZ) to Halifax is about 1 hour 10 mins. If u want to go to the Cape (Breton) Sydney it takes 1 hour 50 mins non-stop. Really depends on the flight and non-stop or stop over in Montreal. My experiences have been that flying Air Canada is NOT the best option. There is a time zone so please do not get confused. 2 hours
How long does it take to get from Tasmania to sydney by ferry boat?
The ferry from Devenport, Tasmania travels to Melbourne and the ride is about 10 1/2 hours. To travel from Tasmania to Sydney, you will have to either take the ferry to Melbourne and take a bus, plane, train or drive to Sydney, or fly directly from Launceston, Devenport or Hobart, Tasmania.
What is ths second largest city in south Australia?
South Australia's second largest city, after its capital of Adelaide, is the city of Charles Sturt, a relatively new city incorporated in 1997. Charles Sturt was proclaimed on 1 January 1997 following the amalgamation of the former City of Hindmarsh Woodville and the City of Henley and Grange. The City of Charles Sturt has a population of around 105,000.
What is the name of the main airport in Sydney Australia?
Sydney Kingsford-Smith airport is in the suburbs and is Qantas major hub.
How long does it take to get a citizenship after you file for it?
YOU CAN APPLY FOR RESIDENCE STATUSE RIGHT AFTER YOU ARE MARIED,THEY WILL GIVE YOU AN APPOINTMENT TO VERIFIE YOUR ADRESS & PERSONAL STATUS , IF YOU PASS THEY WILL HAND YOU A PERMIT OR" TEMPORERY RESIODENCE CARD" TILL YOU RECV. YOUR CARD IT WILL TAKE APROX. OR LESS THAN 6 MONTHS.SOME TIME YOU HAVE TO GO BACK AND RENEW THE PERMIT.
Why is Canberra our capital city and not Sydney or Melbourne?
Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. The goldrushes only exacerbated the situation, with the state of Victoria suddenly wealthier than New South Wales, and Melbourne shaping up to be the cultural centre of Australia.
After Federation in 1901, it was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
Section 125 of the Constitution of Australia provided that:
"The seat of Government of the Commonwealth shall be determined by the Parliament, and shall be within territory which shall have been granted to or acquired by the Commonwealth, and shall be vested in and belong to the Commonwealth, and shall be in the State of New South Wales, and be distant not less than one hundred miles from Sydney."
Melbourne was the meeting place for Parliament for many years, until the first Parliament House was built in 1927. It was never Australia's capital, but Parliament had to meet there as it was the only city with a building large enough for the purpose.
The foundation stone for Canberra was laid on 12 March 1913. Lady Denman, wife of the Governor-General, then announced the name of the city as Canberra, believed to be a derivation of an Aboriginal word for 'meeting place'.
What is the highest paying job in Sydney Australia?
Being a chief financial officer is one of the highest paid jobs in Sydney, Australia. Another high paying job is market analyst.
What is the name of the major international airports in Melbourne?
Melbourne airport
Ans 2 - Melbourne's international airport is called Tullamarine
What is the culture of the eora people?
The Eora people were the Aborigines of the Port Jackson/Sydney area.
