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The capital of Australia, Canberra, is a young and comparatively small city. It was founded in the 20th century and now has a population of about 260,000 people.

The center of Canberra is a small hill. Several streets run from that hill. Special charm is given to Canberra by an artificial lake in the center of the city. A fountain more than 100 meters high is in the western part of the lake. At night powerful lights illuminate the water. It is the Captain Cook Fountain, one of the main places of interest in Canberra. Another one is a memorial military museum. The building of the Australian Academy of Sciences is quite unusual in form - it is like a huge overturned bowl.

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. It was the capital of the country till 1927 and now is the center of Australian business world. It is also one of the largest ports in the country. Melbourne is a beautiful city with numerous skyscrapers, straight boulevards and large parks and gardens. One of Melbourne's places of interest is the house of Captain Cook, the famous British navigator.

Sydney is Australia's largest and oldest city. It was the first British settlement. Sydney has the oldest in the country botanical gardens and the Zoo. One of the main places of interest of the city is the famous bridge over the Bay of Port Jackson. Another one is the Opera House, which resembles large white shells in form. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Sydney is the city of three universities.

Australia cities

The capital of Australia, Canberra, is a young and relatively small city. It was founded in the 20th century and currently has about 260,000 inhabitants.

There is a small hill in the center of Canberra. Several streets start from this hill. The artificial lake in the city center gives Canberra a special charm. The fountain is over 100 meters high in the western part of the lake. At night, powerful lanterns illuminate the water. This is Captain Cook's fountain, one of the main attractions in Canberra. The other is the War Memorial Museum. The building of the Australian Academy of Sciences is very unusual in shape - it looks like a huge inverted bowl.

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. It was the country's capital until 1927 and is currently the center of the Australian business world. It is also one of the largest ports in the country. Melbourne is very beautiful city with numerous skyscrapers, straight boulevards, spacious parks and gardens. One of the attractions is the home of Captain Cook, a famous British navigator.

Sydney is the largest and the oldest city Australia. This was the first British settlement. Sydney is home to the country's oldest botanical gardens and zoo. One of the main attractions of the city is famous bridge across Porta Jackson Bay. Another is the Opera House, which is shaped like large white shells. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Sydney is a city of three universities.

A small opinion poll proved that Russians, recalling the cities of Australia, will name only two giants, Melbourne and Sydney, the capital Canberra and some others Darwin. Darwin entered this list only because he is consonant with the name of the great biologist.

There is no need to be upset that the Russians are not aware of the geography of Australia. The Australians, probably, will not name anything except Moscow and St. Petersburg. Despite the fact that in our country there are more cities, in the average mass, and the history is richer. You don't need to be offended by anyone, you just need to broaden your horizons. This is what we are going to do now. Friends, here is a small overview of cities in Australia that may be of interest to a migrant from Russia.

Canberra - named capital

Canberra is the Australian capital. Translated from the local dialect, Canberra means "meeting place". Capital unlike most major cities the green continent is located away from the sea, at the foot of the mountains. It is very calm here, despite the concentration of power. Australian politicians differ from Russian politicians mainly in that they do not attract any attention to themselves. No flashing lights on the roofs of cars, escort corteges and other attributes. Canberra itself was founded as a compromise option in the dispute between Melbourne and Sydney. These two large cities at one time claimed the title of the capital of the country. Nobody wanted to compromise, and neither side had a big advantage. Then the authorities decided, so as not to offend anyone, to build the capital from scratch. According to the project of the American architect Griffin, in the twenties of the twentieth century, the beautiful Canberra appeared at the foot of the mountains.

Canberra is now an elegant, beautiful, green city all year round. Since the Australian capital was designed in the twentieth century, and not in the Middle Ages, not by illiterate settlers, but by professional architects, the residents of Canberra are not familiar with the problems of modern large cities. The streets here are wide, the transport interchanges are modern, and the city breathes with novelty and thoughtfulness.

Despite the status of the capital, Canberra is closely adjacent to tropical forests. An hour's drive from the city, the magnificent ski resort Thredbo, two o'clock - wonderful beaches. Contrary to the opinion that Canberra is just the capital, there are over thirty factories in the city.

The population of Canberra is educated people. The number of people with higher education is the highest in the country. There are not many migrants in this city, since it is not large. There are not many Russians at all. If you want to get a job in the civil service and quickly assimilate, then this is a definite plus.

Melbourne - the city of a thousand lights

In fact, you can talk about Melbourne for hours. Real Australian New York. A fairytale city, a dream city, falling into its net, you disappear forever. Geographically, Melbourne is located in the southeast of Australia, in Port Phillip Bay. It is home to about four million people of all nations, beliefs and ages. Melbourne is considered by Australians to be the cultural capital of the country. There are more than fifty museums, dozens of theaters, hundreds of restaurants and magnificent beaches.

The city was founded at the height of the Australian gold rush and was the capital of the state from 1901 to 1927. Only the houses of the Victorian era, standing in the very center of Melbourne, are now reminiscent of that dashing time. In an amicable way, they should be demolished, since such anachronisms hardly fit into the modern appearance of the city, but buildings, nevertheless, are cherished as historical monuments.

In some places Melbourne resembles not noisy New York, but merry Rio de Janeiro. Firstly, the climate is more similar, and secondly, carnivals, festivals, and some kind of competitions are constantly held. Of course, comparing Melbourne with other cities is incorrect. He himself long ago proved his right to independence. What is the status better city the world.

It's no exaggeration to say that Melbourne has it all: work, residential areas, leisure facilities, sports centers, beaches, even national parks and waterfalls.

“You know, probably, if I had sinned less in my past life, then in this one I would have been born not in Omsk, but immediately in Australia,” complains Maxim Kostyuchenko, who works as a programmer in Melbourne.

Russians have long chosen Melbourne. There are more of them here than anywhere else. Russians are not even scared by the highest prices in the country, not real estate. They would rather buy cheap things, but rent a house in Melbourne, because it is prestigious to live here, and just give our compatriots a reason - they will immediately let the force go. Russians live in the city as families, singles, and diasporas. There are so-called Russian quarters. Our compatriots here, with rare exceptions, are quite pleasant people. You can not be afraid that having moved to Melbourne, you will fall under the wing of the Russian mafia, which will demand money from you. Everything is very good and decent. Due to the abundance of tourists, it is true that at night it can be noisy on the central streets, but the sleeping areas are not aware of this problem. If you love an active life and have money or a good specialty, then move to Melbourne without hesitation. In addition, this city is ideal for Muscovites. In terms of the rhythm of life, our capital and the largest city in Australia are approximately equal.

Sydney - the financial pulse of the state

Just as all Russians are divided into those who love Moscow more and those who love St. Petersburg more, and Australians. Some support Sydney, others are madly in love with Melbourne. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the financial capital of the green continent. Moreover, the fact that the continent is exactly green is felt here like in no other corner of Australia. Sydney is simply showered with green oases with beautiful palm trees and lush grass. Downtown Sydney has 34 hectares of green space. No other metropolis in the world can boast of a similar one. Here, right on the street, there are advertisements calling for walking on the grass, hugging trees and sniffing roses. It's true. Compare with our signs "do not walk on the lawns!" Yes, and we ourselves, to be honest, reproachfully look at the person who stomps straight on the grass in the park. In Sydney, all this can and should be done. The lawn does not look withered at all because people walk on it. And joy to people. Could there be something more precious and more important than simple human joy?

With an abundance of gardens, Sydney is twice the size of American New York... True, all the symbols of the city are located quite compactly, next to the city's harbor: the building of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. According to tourists and residents of Sydney, this bridge offers the most beautiful sunset in the world.

Sydney is famous not only for its palm trees, but also for its beaches. There are more than twenty of them in the city. The most popular is Bondai. This is where Australian surfers hone their skills. Films about sharks that hunt surfers are filmed here too. In fact, there are no sharks. Along the coast, in case of their visit, there is a special net. The predator simply will not be able to swim through it, which means it will not threaten vacationers. If you don't find sharks in the city, then whales and dolphins are easy. They swim to the port of Stefers, causing a stir among tourists every time. Local residents are much calmer towards marine life.

There are many migrants in Sydney. These are mainly young people who come here to study. There are also enough Russian-speaking people, although there are not as many of them as in Melbourne. The city is suitable for those who make good money and, accordingly, like to spend money. There is nothing to do in Sydney without money. Among the Russians in this city, there are mainly children of wealthy parents.

Brisbane is the real Australia

Brisbane, unlike Melbourne and Sydney, is no longer "Australia from postcards and film strips", it is a real city. Real life is felt here. The city was founded in the 19th century by settlers for settlers. Even now, here you can find buildings of that Victorian era. Brisbane is home to just under two million people. There is a river here, but no beaches. The ocean is about a hundred kilometers away. The city is a large industrial center. Russian engineers often move here. Here they can easily find a good job. Brisbane's business center is small. It cannot be compared with Sydney or Melbourne. Nevertheless, the city has all the infrastructure for a comfortable and quiet life.

There are also enough tourists in Brisbane, but unlike Sydney and Melbourne, they do not make so much noise, and they scurry non-stop within the boundaries of Queen and Mall streets. There are many nightclubs and restaurants in the city that overlook the river bank with their terraces. Thus, the whole night life Brisbane runs along the river of the same name. In addition to domestic engineers, there are still many of our compatriots engaged in unskilled labor. Fortunately, enterprises require hard workers, and the service sector requires waiters, cleaners and bartenders. Brisbane should fit people who don't like Moscow. Here time passes unhurriedly, and various upheavals are rare.

Adelaide - a metropolis with sea lions

Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. The city stands directly on the ocean. This is how it attracts thousands of tourists every year. Adelaide has a population of one million. The city has a large business center built up with skyscrapers. The rest of the city is dominated by small houses, two to three stories high.

Here is the best fishing in the country. Within the city there is a nature reserve with sea lions and real kangaroos.

In terms of the richness of the cultural life, Adelaide is ahead of Brisbane, but lags behind Sydney and Melbourne. Russians began to settle here relatively recently. In Soviet times, Russian-speaking people favored only Melbourne and Sydney. Now, every year, there are more and more Russians in Adelaide. There is where to work and where to relax, but you don't get tired of the lights and city events as much as in the two main cities of the country. Adelaide resembles Yekaterinburg in its atmosphere. But here the climate is more gentle and the conditions for life are better.

Alice Springs - the heart of the continent

Alice Springs is a city located in the heart of Australia. To the nearest major settlement from here one and a half thousand kilometers, to the sea - one thousand two hundred. Alice Springs or just Alice as they call him locals, was founded as the center of the caravan routes. Years have passed, the caravans have sunk into oblivion, now road and railways connecting the whole country pass through Alice. Despite the importance of Alice as a logistics center, his main income is tourism. Not far from the city is famous mountains Uluru and Kata Tjuta, annually attracting hundreds of thousands of climbers and travelers. Now, near Mount Uluru, a tourist village Yularu has been built, and an airport is attached to it, so that some of the tourists who arrived earlier in Alice now go directly to the miracle mountain.

Alice Springs is popular with desert lovers. Here, the tourism business is on a grand scale. You can drive through the desert in jeeps, participate in camel races, eat cactus dishes and much more. The settlers in Alice Springs have nothing to do. They are reluctant to hire them here, and it is possible to work unofficially or engage in unskilled labor on the coast.

Cairns - a city surrounded by the tropics

For lovers of romance, the city of Cairns is suitable. It is also suitable for those people who like to post photos in classmates in spite of old acquaintances. Cairns seems to be sketched from books about distant tropical islands. The lush forests here come close to the city limits, so to go on a picnic, you need to drive some ten to fifteen minutes by car. And here it is, virgin nature, all in front of you. Unlike Russian trips to "barbecue", in Australia, picnics are more civilized. If you haven't cleaned up your trash, then you will be fined several thousand dollars. Although people here earn good money, there are no people willing to part with their money. Therefore, it is clean everywhere, both in the city and beyond. Garbage comes only from tourists.

There are many tourists in Cairns. Basically, these are Canadians and Americans, Europeans for some reason do not come here, but in vain. The climate is very mild, the average annual air temperature is 26 degrees above zero. Add to this the white beaches, coral islands and luscious tropics. Isn't it a heavenly place?

Tourists in Cairns are engaged in diving, kayaking, snorkeling, horse riding. From here begins the road to the Australian Barrier Reef.

Tour guides take tourists into the virgin jungle, admire the handsome crocodiles and extinct volcanoes. Once upon a time, the Australian gold rush began in these places. Australians also make money on this. You can take a ride on the old railway, go down to the mine, try to pan for gold in the river.

For life, Kearns is poorly suited. First, the city lives off tourism alone. Secondly, migrants are not particularly favored here. Thirdly, living in a resort is a dubious pleasure; it is necessary to rest at a resort. It is difficult for immigrants to find official work in Cairns. Australians work as tourism managers and there is no shortage of them. In the future, when Russians will more often choose Australia for recreation, the city will need Russian speaking guides... Then move, and now you won't find decent work there.

Perth - industrial capital

Perth - large industrial city, capital of the state of Western Australia. The city is home to over a million people, which is three quarters of the population of the entire state.

The lion's share of the city's residents work in the mining industry. Now gold, nickel and diamonds are mined here. Our Yakut diamonds are a direct competitor to those mined in Australia, near Perth in the Kalgoorlie region, at the Kimberley deposit.

Various conferences and symposia are regularly held in the city. Specialists from all over the world come here. Better location to exchange views and establish business contacts cannot be found. Although Perth is a serious city, it has white beaches, bars, restaurants and nightclubs nearby. V last years this city is becoming more and more popular among Russians. People come here to work and study. In fact, if your profession is somehow connected with the extractive industry and you can prove it to Australian employers, then you are guaranteed a comfortable old age.

Darwin is the gateway to the world

Surely, no one needs to explain that the city is named after the great scientist, the author of the theory of evolution. The Australian Darwin does not have as much scientific meaning as we would like. The city is not a university or research center, it is a port city, an outpost of the Australian state in the north. All roads lead to Darwin, from the south, east and west of the continent. Anything Australia sells for export is shipped through the Port of Darwin. In addition, cruise and passenger ships go from it to Southeast Asia... From Asia, in turn, electronics, cheap clothes and other things get to Australia.

Darwin's population is barely one hundred thousand. By Russian standards, this is a baby city that does not even deserve the title of a regional center. However, in northern Australia, more populated city than Darwin, you will not find. Although here and, in comparison with Russia, and a good climate, people choose the East Coast for life. Darwin's climate is comparable to our summer Sochi. It's very humid and hot here. It is in this part of the continent that acclimatization is most difficult. All year round, except for the tropical winter, the thermometer does not drop below thirty degrees Celsius. The monsoon season begins in November, and it can rain for weeks.

The beaches in Darwin are bad, so you can't find vacationers here. The sea, although it resembles fresh milk in temperature, does not attract local residents. Migrants are not very fond of Darwin, but people with a specialty related to navigation or the sea can easily find work here. In the end, you can hire a sailor on the ship. True, you will have to work with Filipinos or other Asians, but this is better than sitting around, besides, learn some native language.

The Gold Coast is simply the Gold Coast

No wonder the Gold Coast concludes our review. He's like a highlight on a pie. If you visit there at least once, but understand that such a comparison is not at all superfluous. The Gold Coast is "Australian everything." The country has no Red Square, no pyramids, no Statue of Liberty - it boasts of the Gold Coast. Millions of tourists from Europe and America come here every year. The best sea and beaches are not found in the whole world.

The Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in the country in terms of population. It stretches along the coastline for sixty kilometers. For comparison, it's like from Samara to Togliatti.

The Gold Coast is bordered to the west by the Dividing Range and rainforest protected by UNESCO. The western part of the city borders on the Dividing Range. Nearby is Lamington Park, which is part of the World Heritage Site of Eastern Australia's rainforest.

Previously, quite aggressive aborigines lived in these places, which caused a lot of trouble for seafarers, but now the population of the Gold Costa is purely peaceful. There are no natives among them at all. In the 1980s, the Japanese began to build their skyscrapers and open branches of companies on the Gold Coast. This allowed the city to acquire the look it has now - a synthesis of business and tourist centers... There are many jobs for migrants here. Someone works as a hotel guide, someone as a doorman, someone as an administrator. It is enough to know English above the intermediate level and there will definitely be a job. Usually inexpensive, by local standards, hotels have a high turnover. In addition, the Gold Coast may be of interest to remote specialists, brokers and those who do not need money. If you want to live a luxurious life in Australia's most exclusive location - welcome to the Gold Coast.

In conclusion about cities in Australia

As you can see for yourself, the cities of Australia do not end with Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. On the far southern continent, there is a place for miners, railroad workers and sailors alike. The raw materials tilt of the Australian economy allows our compatriots to easily adapt to the green continent. This is not high-tech Japan. Australia is essentially doing the same things as Russia, only with more modern equipment. What follows from this? A Russian person in Australia may have a culture shock, but there will be no technological shock for sure. Feel free to look for work across the continent, choose a place to live to your liking and you will surely be lucky.

Australia is a state located in the Southern Hemisphere and occupies an entire continent. It is the only state that has no land borders with any other. The mainland, which is also called the same as the state, is located near New Zealand and Indonesia. Official name of this country - the Australian Union.

The attraction of Australia is in its controversies. Along with the fact that it is a developed country and occupies a leading position in economic development among the countries of the world, on its territory the residence of the indigenous population is still preserved in its original form. It is distinguished by the presence of an unusual flora and fauna.

Flag

The Australian flag has a blue background, the British flag is in the upper left corner, and there are 6 white stars below it. The white stars represent the constellation of the Southern Cross, one large star with seven rays represents the six states of Australia, and the seventh ray speaks of the outer territories. The colors of the flag follow the colors of the UK flag.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Australia is a combination of fauna and geographical features. Above are the coats of arms of the first three Australian states, below are three more. Above the shield is the same seven-sided star as on the flag. It denotes the number of states and surrounding territories.

The shield is supported by an emu and a light brown kangaroo. They are considered the unofficial representatives of the country, this is understandable, because these animals are firmly associated in the minds of the Australian Union. The shield itself is divided into six parts, bordered with silvery thread and decorated with fourteen black crosses. Subdivision means subdivision into states. In the lower position of the coat of arms, you can see a scroll on which the name of the nation is indicated.

Language and currency

English is the official language of the country, but there are tribes in the territory that have their own local languages.

The Australian dollar is the only currency in the world that uses special thin plastic.

Australian cities

Australian cities have consistently become the cities that are the most convenient for people to live in. There are 89 cities in Australia, the largest of which is Sydney. He is seaport international class and famous for its attractions.

Canberra

The capital of Australia is Canberra, although it is not the largest in size and population in the country. About 350,000 citizens live there. This city became the capital in many respects due to the fact that it was specially artificially created at an equal distance from Sydney and Melbourne, in order to put an end to the claims of these large cities to the title of the capital.

The city became the embodiment of the idea of ​​a city - a garden. It is called the forest capital of the country, there is a lot of greenery. The architecture is well integrated into the landscape, it gives the impression of the most convenient city for life. The city houses parliament buildings, trade missions, embassies, editorial offices, offices, a museum, and educational institutions. The attractions of Canberra include:

• Theater center.
• National Museum of the country.
• Dinosaur Museum.
• Memorial dedicated to James Cook.
• Namaji is a national park.
• Tidbinbilla is a wildlife park.

Sydney

This city is home to about five and a half million people. It is the capital of one of the states and has earned the right to be called the financial and intellectual capital of Australia. Many people who are just getting acquainted with the history of the country are surprised that this city did not become the capital of the entire country. The largest port of the Commonwealth of Independent States is located here, the airport receives large international flights... Many people, getting to Sydney, fall in love with Australia and stay here forever. It is a very beautiful and comfortable city for living. It was founded as the first European colony and was named after the British minister who did much for the colony. The city has a favorable geographical position, it is located in a valley, bounded by mountain ranges, and the sea stretches along one of its sides. The city is home to many nationalities and many cultures. It is unique in its fullness with different world ideas about the universe.

There are many places in Sydney that are visited by tourists:

• Sydney Opera theatre Is the inimitable and unique creation of a Danish architect. It generates controversy and strikes the eye. Built to house the Opera Theater, as well as a concert hall and a drama theater. This structure represents the entire country in a variety of images that are common throughout the world.
• Museum of Australia. It houses a large number of works of art and other items that tell about the history and cultural heritage of the country.
• TV tower. This place is very popular with tourists. Its height is about 250 meters, there are souvenir shops and restaurants, as well as an observation deck from which you can see the whole city.
• Aquarium. This unique underwater structure includes tunnels that allow you to see the seabed and follow the life of its inhabitants.
• Harbor Bridge. This is a famous arch bridge in Sydney.

Melbourne

The second largest city in the country, it is home to about four and a half million inhabitants. It is also the capital of the state, located in the southeastern part of the country. It is considered an industrial and cultural center. Economic forums and industrial events of a global scale are often held here. In 1959, this city hosted the Olympic Games, all buildings for these major sporting events were preserved and are still working.

Melbourne is home to art galleries that are widely known throughout the world.

• The gallery of world art displays paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, as well as all kinds of works from ancient civilizations.
• The Eureka Tower has an observation deck at a height of 285 meters. It offers breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains.
• The Melbourne Concert Hall is another piece of innovative architecture. The forms of this building are embodied with the help of glass and concrete.
• Philip's Island is a theme park.

Melbourne amazes with its beauty and evening views. Illumination in the city is another of his business card... In the morning and in the evening, there is a parade of penguins in Melbourne, in the south there is a park in which koalas live.

The Great Ocean Road begins from Melbourne, it is as if carved into the rocks, which gives it a terrifying look.

Brisbane

The city has up to two million inhabitants. The capital of the state, political summits and meetings of scientists from all over the world are often held here. The city has many business centers, hotels and amusement parks. This is the main airport in the country. There are a lot of parks in Brisbane, but they are successfully combined with modern architecture.

Places to visit:

• Amusement park "Big Pineapple". In this park there is a unique pineapple plantation, which is open to tourists.
• The park, which is home to the favorite animals of Australians - koalas.
• Queensland Museum. There are many artifacts here that testify to the life of the country's indigenous population - the aborigines.

Perth

A city with a population of two million. Located in Western Australia on the Indian Ocean. It is in ninth place in the list of cities that appear to be the most comfortable to live in.

There is something to visit here:

• Koala Sanctuary is where tourists are allowed to hold and feed a koala.
• The zoo in Perth is one of the oldest in Australia, there are many species collected here, all of them live in comfortable conditions.
• Stone wave- This is the formation of rocks, which in their appearance resemble sea waves. Under different lighting conditions, they take on bizarre views.

Adelaide

City in the south of Australia. It has a little over one million inhabitants. The administrative buildings are multi-storey, but common. residential complexes rarely more than two floors. The city is filled with parks and bizarre artificial reservoirs. Here you can visit unique places:

• Winemaking center. It houses a wine museum and tasting rooms. Collected wines from all states of the country and produced their own varieties.
• Kangaroo island. There are excursions from the city that take tourists to the island with wild nature by sea.
• Tanzania. This Cultural Center built for aboriginal people.

Urban growth and country development

Australia's cities are expanding rapidly, and the population is increasing. The fact that Australia is one of the most environmentally clean places in the world attracts many people for resettlement. Newcastle comes close to the number of millionaire cities. The culture of the whole country and its multinationality seem to be very interesting for tourists, which helps to develop and saturate the infrastructure.

Australia attracts tourists with its animals and flora... Nowhere else are there such unique animals, they simply cannot live in other conditions. Australia is one of those continents where monkeys or ungulates do not exist, this is a lot about the unique climatic conditions of the continent. The most convenient areas for tourism and life are coastal.

The north-east coast is known for the Great Barrier Reef, which stretches for 2000 km. Many islands, which are located on the reef, have been turned into elite recreation centers. The population density in Australia depends on the territory, cities are densely populated, but other areas sometimes do not count even one person per square meter. The fact is that more than half of the territory of the entire country is not suitable for living due to the too hot climate.

The Australians themselves are very open and sociable people. The mixture of British roots and American touch makes them positive and cheerful. It is difficult to get to the territory of the country if you do not follow strict rules, therefore those tourists who get there are respected in advance by the permanent population of the country.

Seventy percent of Australians live in large cities that differ from each other in climate, rhythm of life, property prices and, of course, cultural characteristics. There are only five cities in the country, the population of which exceeds one million. These are Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. Do not be surprised, the capital of Australia, Canberra, is not on this list - it has a measured and calm life only 375 thousand people live.

Area - 12144.6 km²

Population - 4 800 000 people

The multinational capital of New South Wales has grown into one of the most beautiful metropolitan areas in the world from a small village of convicts. Its residents pride themselves on the fact that they have the highest per capita income and also that they live in a city that ranks 16th on the list of the most expensive in the world. In addition to the Australian rich, boxer Kostya Ju, known to the entire post-Soviet space, lives in Sydney.

Tourists in Sydney (and there are 2.5 mln of them here a year) are primarily attracted by the amazing nature, sports and cultural events, historical sites and modern architecture.

There is something to see in any part of the city, and the most convenient way to do it is to take a ride on a pleasure boat.

The harbor is home to the famous Sydney Opera House, a place as famous as the Australian kangaroos. 100 ml were spent on its construction. dollars. Outwardly, this bizarre complex resembles white sea shells merging with huge sails, but in order not to be disappointed by the ascetic interior view, the locals advise against going inside the structure.

Another popular Sydney attraction lies over Port Jackson Harbor. This is one of the longest arched bridges, the Harbor Bridge, which is used by people, cars and railways. Extreme lovers are especially fond of the bridge, because here they are allowed to climb the upper arch and enjoy the view of Sydney for two hours.

The Australian Museum of Natural History, an art gallery, a huge zoo, and the Royal Botanic Gardens deserve attention. End your stroll through the city of 4 million people at the revolving Central Point Restaurant at the top of the Sydney TV Tower. Didn't the gorgeous view from the restaurant's windows turn your head? Then do not regret 58 Austro dollars and walk along the open area at an altitude of 268 meters.

Perth

Area - 2,525,000 sq. km

Population - 1 832 114 people

This relatively young city (founded in 1829) in 2012 ranked ninth in the list of cities in the world convenient for living. It is 10 km away from the coast, the sun shines for 8 hours a day, and the bends of the Svan River, flowing within the city, beckon to take a yacht ride. Agree, excellent living conditions, but they do not forget about studying here. Dozens of colleges and universities open their doors for students, including the University of Western Australia, which is considered the most prestigious.

The city processes metal imported into the country from abroad. In addition, local residents work in the nearby the pink diamond deposit.

There are only a couple of attractions in the city itself - Gallery Fine Arts Western Australia and the Museum of Western Australia, visiting which you can learn everything about the life of the aborigines, the colonial history of the state.

The suburbs of Perth are much more interesting. So, in Nambang National Park tourists come to see the landscape descended from the pages of fantastic books, the main attraction of Australia is the petrified remains of an ancient forest. Another unique creation of nature - Stone wave, a photo of which is placed in all textbooks of geography. These static attractions are unlikely to surprise extremists, and they shouldn't go for 340 km. The town of Exmouth is waiting for them, where they offer to dive with whale sharks.

Area - 5904.8 km²

Population - 2 146 577 people

Brisbane is Australia's most populated multinational city. In terms of its infrastructure, the city is far from Melbourne and Sydney, but on the other hand climatic conditions excellent. In winter, the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, and in summer it does not rise above 27 degrees. The only negative is the strongest floods, which periodically occur due to heavy rains. The last time the Brisbane River overflowed was in 2011, when 17,000 houses were flooded in the city.

This beautiful tropical city is often overlooked, rushing to the Gold Coast - a famous Australian resort with a total length of 32 km.

There are many nature reserves and parks in the vicinity of Brisbane, in which you can hand feed both dwarf and the largest kangaroos... Be sure to check one of them if you are traveling with children. We also recommend visiting park-plantation of tropical fruits "Big Pineapple" and the real Australian jungle in national park Lamington.

Area - 8806 km²

Population - 4 250 000 people

The city of chic and sophistication, the sports and cultural capital of Australia ... As soon as this city of neo-Gothic temples and picturesque parks was not called by tourists. The impetus for the development of a small colonial settlement was given by the notorious "gold rush", when thousands of lovers of easy money came to Melbourne. Perhaps they brought good luck to the city: it quickly turned into a metropolis, and then (albeit not for long) into the capital of the state.

Getting around Melbourne is convenient by tram. The tram network is considered the largest in the world, but for Australians it is not only a mode of transportation, but also an element of cultural heritage.

You can travel around the city center for free: there is a circular route with mobile restaurants.

Local attractions cannot be seen in a week. That only there is a picturesque symbol of the continent with rocks rising from the water, or an observation deck on Rialto Tower, or artifacts from the "gold rush" times found during excavations, kept in the National Museum!

A visit to nature reserves in the suburbs will also be unforgettable, where you can see wild animals living in natural conditions, walk under huge eucalyptus trees and enjoy the amazing beauty of waterfalls.

Those who cannot imagine rest without shopping should look into Myers- a shopping center that spans four blocks.

Area - 1826.9 km²

Population - 1 225 235 people

Life in this city is unhurried and measured. Perhaps this is the merit of the German settlers, who are darkness in Adelaide. City streets are not loaded with transport, all buildings, regardless of their height, are well-groomed and beautiful.

Adelaide is the industrial and defense center of Australia. Companies and concerns are engaged in the production of submarines and aircraft carriers, medical equipment and cars. Yes, well-known Mitsubishi is assembled in Adelaide.

It is better to go on a tourist visit to the city from October to April. So that the heat is not so acutely felt, it is better to move on an old steamer, or even go to kangaroo island(as the locals do). it nature reserve where sea lions live.