Name: Sydney
Location: South-east coast of Australia
Climate: Warm summers and mild winters, with rainfall spread throughout the year
Population: 4.28 million (2006 estimate)
Famous for: Museums, oceans, beach
History: A rivalry has traditionally existed between Sydney and Melbourne since the gold rushes of the 1850s grew the capital of Victoria into Australia's largest and richest city. Sydney overtook Melbourne in population in the early years of the 20th century, and has remained the largest city in Australia since this time.
Things to see: Sydney Opera House, Australian Museum, Powerhouse Museum, Bondi Beach
Source: www.wikipedia.org
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