Cities in Australia: major industrial, cultural and resort centers

In this article I would like to consider more in detail 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 centuries-old history. Named after the British Minister. The city was the first settlement of the colonists in Australia. Located in the famous Bay of Port Jackson, the largest natural area of water. It is divided into 38 administrative prefectures, headed by local self-government.

The city of Sydney in Australia is now the cultural, economic and resort center of the state. Here the educational sphere is developed. Many institutions are open on this territory. In addition, the city has a large number of offices and business centers of Australian and international companies. There are regular sports competitions and political meetings (conferences) of international level.

The population of Sydney is over 4.8 million people. The city combines many cultures and nations. According to recent data, most of the emigrants remain in Sydney, despite the fact that the accommodation 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 west coast of the state, it is washed by the Indian Ocean. The population is more than 2 million people. Perth is developing faster than other cities in Australia. Its growth and development is indebted 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 what the city competed with South Africa and Yakutia. That is why, describing the cities of Australia, its major centers, one can not remain silent about Perth.

The architecture in this region combines local flavor with modern skyscrapers. The buildings of the Victorian era border on modernity. The city often hosts high-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 not less interesting - Melbourne. The population of the city is about 4.2 million people. Melbourne is located in the Port Phillip Bay area. The basis is due to the free settlers. The development of the city from a small settlement to the largest financial center occurred during the gold rush period. It is still a fast-growing center.

Like other big cities in Australia, Melbourne can be considered the sports and cultural capital of Australia on a par with Sydney. Here, many international events such as "Formula 1", jumps and competitions of top-level yachtsmen, and the Olympic Games have been held repeatedly. In addition, the city is one of the largest commercial corporations in Australia.

Like most cities, Melbourne is a cultural and multinational city. He overtakes Sydney in terms of the number of arriving emigrants. Here is the largest community of representatives of Asian countries. In the city there are more than 200 nationalities who profess more than 100 different religions.

Canberra

This city was founded quite recently by artificial means. The population of the city is more than 350 thousand people. Canberra is the administrative center of the Australian Union. Also he is included in the list of "Big cities of Australia". Large enterprises and the main 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 contributes a lot to GDP. The architecture of the city, thanks to a thoughtful design, is orderly and looks harmonious. Canberra is surrounded by the distinctive nature of Australia. The majority of local residents are young graduates. Here the population is quite young, the average age is 35 years.

Adelaide

The city is located on the southern coast of Australia, in the Bay area of Saint 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 industrial enterprises and institutes are concentrated. The sphere of medicine has developed greatly here. This can not boast all the cities of Australia. Large medical research centers and institutes are the pride of Adelaide.