In this article, I would like to take a closer look at the cities of Australia - major centers of industry, culture, sports and, of course, resort areas.
Sydney
Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia and the world. Founded by the British colonialists in 1788, it has a long history. Named after the British Minister. The city was the first colonist settlement in Australia. Located in the famous Port Jackson Bay, the largest natural area of water. Divided into 38 administrative prefectures, headed by local government.
The city of Sydney in Australia is currently the cultural, economic and resort center of the state. The educational sphere is developed here. There are many institutions in this territory. In addition, the city has a large number of offices and business centers of Australian and international companies. It regularly hosts sporting events and political meetings (conferences) of international level.
The population of Sydney is more than 4.8 million people. The city combines many cultures and nations. According to the latest data, most emigrants remain in Sydney, despite the fact that living here is quite expensive. The reason for this is a high standard of living.
Perth
The city of Perth (Australia) was founded in 1829. It is located on the western coast of the state, washed by the Indian Ocean. The population is more than 2 million people. Perth is growing faster than other cities in Australia. Its growth and development is due to the industrial boom. Now it is the industrial center of Australia and focuses on its territory most of the mining enterprises. Here, diamonds and gold are mined, in which the city competed with South Africa and Yakutia. That is why, describing the cities of Australia, its major centers, you can not keep silent about Perth.
The architecture in this region combines local flair with modern skyscrapers. Victorian buildings border modern times. The city often hosts top-level conferences and cultural events. Perth is visited by a large number of tourists who are attracted by the temperate climate and magnificent views.
Melbourne
Less large in size, but no less interesting - Melbourne. The population of the city is about 4.2 million people. Melbourne is located in the Port Phillip Bay area. Its foundation is due to free settlers. The development of the city from a small settlement to the largest financial center occurred during the gold rush. He is now a fast-growing center.
Like other large cities in Australia, Melbourne can be considered the sporting and cultural capital of Australia along with Sydney. The largest international events such as Formula 1, horse racing and competitions of top -level yachtsmen , and the Olympic Games have repeatedly been held here . In addition, the city has some of Australia's largest commercial corporations.
Like most cities, Melbourne is a cultural and multinational city. He overtakes Sydney in the number of emigrants arriving. Here is the largest community of representatives of Asian countries. The city is home to over 200 nationalities that profess more than 100 different religions.
Canberra
This city was founded recently by artificial means. The population of the city is more than 350 thousand people. Canberra is the administrative center of the Australian Union. He is also on the list of "Big Cities of Australia." Large enterprises and major institutions of the country are located here. The latter include the government, the Supreme Court of Australia, various departments and ministries. The government provides the population with jobs and makes a significant contribution to GDP. The architecture of the city, thanks to the thoughtful design, is streamlined and looks harmonious. Canberra is surrounded by the distinctive nature of Australia. Most locals are young graduates. Here the population is quite young, with an average age of 35 years.
Adelaide
The city is located on the south coast of Australia, in the Gulf of St. Vincent. It is the economic center of South Australia. Most of the population are representatives of English-speaking countries (New Zealand, England). It was founded by free British settlers in 1836. The city has a well-developed defense industry, the bulk of the production enterprises and institutions are concentrated. The field of medicine has been greatly developed here. Not all cities in Australia can boast of this. Large medical research centers and institutes are the pride of Adelaide.