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What is Australia's biggest city called?

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Correct answer

Sydney

Explanation

Sydney is Australia's largest city and the state capitel of New South Wales. The city lies on the south eastern coast by the Tasmanian Sea and has around 4.5 million inhabitants. The city was established in 1788 as the first British colony in Australia by admiral Arthur Phillip. The city was built on the hills surrounding Port Jackson, also known as Sydney Harbour, where you will find famous monuments such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

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Question added 2008-11-25