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Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City. There is evidence that Aboriginal Australians inhabited the Greater Sydney region at least 30,000 years ago, and their engravings and cultural sites are common. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are the clans of the Darug, Dharawal and Eora. During his first Pacific voyage in 1770, James Cook charted the eastern coast of Australia, making landfall at Botany Bay. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. After World War II, Sydney experienced mass migration and by 2021 over 40 per cent of the population was born overseas. Foreign countries of birth with the greatest representation are mainland China, India, the United Kingdom, Vietnam and the Philippines. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney frequently ranks in the top ten most liveable cities. It is classified as an Alpha+ city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in education, finance, manufacturing and tourism. The University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales are ranked 18th and 19th in the world respectively. Sydney has hosted major international sporting events such as the 2000 Summer Olympics, the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final, and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Final. The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities worldwide, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city's landmarks. The city has over 1,000,000 hectares (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, and its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour and Royal National Park. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are major tourist attractions. Central Station is the hub of Sydney's suburban train, metro and light rail networks and longer-distance services. The main passenger airport serving the city is Kingsford Smith Airport, one of the world's oldest continually operating airports.

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• Sydney, Australia | History | Research Starters | EBSCOhost

  RESEARCH STARTER # Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia, is the capital of New South Wales and is the largest city in the country, boasting a population of nearly 5.5 million people. The city is known for its iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, both of which are recognized globally for their architectural significance. Sydney sprawls across a diverse landscape bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and is surrounded by several national parks, providing a rich natural backdrop to urban life. The city's history dates back to Aboriginal occupation for over 30,000 years, with European settlement beginning in 1788 when the First Fleet landed at Botany Bay. [...] Publication Type: Academic Journal ## Full Article Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and, with a population of nearly 5.5 million, the largest city in Australia. Metropolitan Sydney has 658 suburbs distributed over fifteen boroughs and administered by thirty-three local government areas (LGAs). Sydney’s central business district and surrounding suburbs are in the City of Sydney LGA. Initially settled at Sidney Cove, Melbourne has grown to completely surround Port Jackson and Botany Bay, extending 50 km north to the Hawkesbury Region and 45 km south to the Macarthur Region. Sydney is bounded on the east by the Tasman Sea and on three sides by Ku-ring-gai Chase, Marramarra, Blue Mountains, Nattai and Dharawal National Parks. [...] 3 of 3 ## Full Article Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and, with a population of nearly 5.5 million, the largest city in Australia. Metropolitan Sydney has 658 suburbs distributed over fifteen boroughs and administered by thirty-three local government areas (LGAs). Sydney’s central business district and surrounding suburbs are in the City of Sydney LGA. Initially settled at Sidney Cove, Melbourne has grown to completely surround Port Jackson and Botany Bay, extending 50 km north to the Hawkesbury Region and 45 km south to the Macarthur Region. Sydney is bounded on the east by the Tasman Sea and on three sides by Ku-ring-gai Chase, Marramarra, Blue Mountains, Nattai and Dharawal National Parks.

• Sydney | History, Population, Climate, & Facts

  ## News • Sydney, city, capital of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Located on Australia’s southeastern coast, Sydney is the country’s largest city and, with its magnificent harbor and strategic position, is one of the most important ports in the South Pacific. In the early 19th century, when it was still a small convict settlement and the first settlers had barely penetrated the interior, it had already established trade with the Pacific Islands, India, China, South Africa, and the Americas. Freeman, Sir Ralph: Sydney Harbour Bridge [...] Greater Sydney is spread over a vast area that stretches from the Blue Mountains in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east and from the southern shore of Lake Macquarie in the north to south of Botany Bay. Only about one-third of this region is classified as urban, but the great bulk of the region’s population lives in the urban area. A pattern of suburban sprawl, caused partly by the cheapness of land in earlier days and by the determination of ordinary Australians to own their own houses and gardens, has caused problems for the authorities responsible for sewerage and transport. The sprawl is also in marked contrast to the comparatively small and compact central business district, which is crammed into a narrow rocky peninsula between two arms of the harbor within the City of Sydney [...] Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica Sydney: Harbour Bridge The Sydney Harbour Bridge spans across Port Jackson with its large steel arch and stone pylons, with waterfront buildings and palm trees in the foreground. Botany Bay Bahāʾī House of Worship Circular Quay, Sydney Taronga Zoo Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Sydney: The Rocks Gehry, Frank: Dr Chau Chak Wing Building Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education) Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day. High detailed Australia physical map with labeling.

• Sydney Travel Guide

  Sydney is both a laid-back beachside city and a thriving metropolis that boasts some of the Southern Hemisphere's best surf, landmarks and activities.

• Sydney

  populous city in Australia. The government created jobs with massive public projects such as the electrification of the Sydney rail network and building the Sydney Harbour Bridge. [...] Sydney hosts several festivals throughout the year. The city's New Year's Eve celebrations are the largest in Australia. The Royal Easter Show is held every year at Sydney Olympic Park. Sydney Festival is Australia's largest arts festival. The travelling rock music festival Big Day Out originated in Sydney. The city's two largest film festivals are Sydney Film Festival and Tropfest. Vivid Sydney is an annual outdoor exhibition of art installations, light projections, and music. In 2015, Sydney was ranked the 13th top fashion capital in the world. It hosts the Australian Fashion Week in autumn. Sydney Mardi Gras has commenced each February since 1979. [...] | Sydney | | --- | | City | | | Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge_2019-06-21.jpg) Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge Queen Victoria Building,_Queen_Victoria_Building_--_2019_--_3580_(cropped)_-_2.jpg) Queen Victoria Building University of Sydney University of Sydney Bondi Beach Bondi Beach Archibald Fountain and St Mary's Cathedral.jpg) Archibald Fountain and St Mary's Cathedral Sydney central business district Sydney central business district | | | Sydney is located in Australia Sydney Sydney Show map of Australia Sydney is located in New South Wales Sydney Sydney Show map of New South Wales Sydney is located in Oceania Sydney Sydney Show map of Oceania | | | Map Interactive map of Sydney | |

• Tourism in Sydney - Wikipedia

  Running from the Sydney Opera House and linking the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Domain and Hyde park, Macquarie Street is home to some of Sydney's most historic buildings and cultural institutions. At its southern end are Hyde Park Barracks Museum commissioned by Governor Macquarie in the early 1800s. Across from the barracks is St James' Church, Sydney city's oldest church. Next to these is the "Rum Hospital". Completed in 1816 the northern part was expanded to become the Parliament House for New South Wales. The southern wing of the building now houses the Sydney Mint Museum. Next to these is Sydney's oldest Library, the State Library of New South Wales. Progressing north are the historic Chief Secretary's Building and the old New South Wales Treasury. Within the Royal Botanic Gardens

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• Country

  Australia

• Located In

  New South Wales

• Instance Of

  Q515

• Population

  5,450,496

• Coordinates

  Lat: -33.867777777, Lon: 151.21

• Inception Date

  1/26/1788