The five largest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. The first place in terms of area and population is Sydney, with an area of 12,367.7 km².
Australia is a country that includes the mainland of the same name and the island of Tasmania, as well as several small islands washed by the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The largest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Sydney
It is the largest city in Australia in terms of area and population. It is located in the southeastern part of mainland Australia and is the capital of the country's most populous state, New South Wales. The population of the city is 4,757,083 people (data for 2013). Sydney's area is 12,367.7 km².
Sydney is a multicultural metropolis. More than 35% of its population is foreign citizens. This feature is due to the fact that most immigrants who arrived in Australia for permanent residence remain in Sydney.
A large number of architectural attractions are concentrated on the territory of Sydney, so it is popular among foreign tourists from all over the world.
One of the symbols of the city is the arched Harbor Bridge, which crosses Port Jackson Bay. During New Year's celebrations, this bridge is used as a platform for pyrotechnic shows.
Melbourne
This large Australian city is the capital of the state of Victoria. It is located in the southeast of the mainland and covers an area of 8806 km². The population of Melbourne is 4,250,000 people (data for 2013).
Melbourne is the industrial and commercial center of the country. This metropolis is home to the largest port in Australia, as well as a significant part of the enterprises specializing in the production of cars (Ford and Toyota factories).
Brisbane
The city is located on the banks of the river of the same name. Since 1859 it has been the capital of the northeastern state of Queensland. The area of the city is 5904, 8 km², the population is 2,238,394 people (data for 2013).
Brisbane has a large number of gardens and parks. And about five kilometers from the city center is the Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, equipped with powerful telescopes and digital projectors.
Perth
The city is located in the southwest of mainland Australia. It is the capital of the state of Western Australia. According to the data for 2013, the population of the city reaches 1,970,000 people. Perth area - 6417, 9 km².
Perth is popular with foreign tourists, as it is home to a large number of museums, parks, theaters and exhibition centers. And on the outskirts of the city there is a nature reserve where koalas live.
Adelaide
This city with a beautiful and romantic name is located in the southern part of the continent. It is the capital of the state of South Australia. The city got its name in honor of Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen.
The area of Adelaide is 1826, 9 km². The population according to the data for 2013 is 1 291 666 people.
The cultural life of Adelaide is full of concert and theatrical events. And in November, the world's largest Santa Claus parade takes place here, which dates back to 1933.
