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Sydney is the most populous city of Australia. Each jurisdiction of Australia has its own capital. Sydney Australia is the capital of the New South Wales state of Australia. One of the nicknames of Sydney is the "Harbor City." The Sydney Opera House is an art theater built on the Sydney Harbor. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. This magnificent building, whose roof is shaped like a cluster of sails, is a national landmark and is the most famous structure of Australia. The 2000 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. Sydney is a beach city with more than 70 beaches, including the famous Bondi beach. Sydney is considered one of the top cities of the world for tourism due to its vast and beautiful beaches.
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| STATE |
New South Wales |
| COUNTRY |
Australia |
| LOCATION |
Sydney is located on the eastern coast of Australia. The Pacific Ocean is located to the east of Sydney and the Blue Mountains are situated to the west of Sydney. |
| GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES |
Latitude 33.53 S, Longitude 151.10 E
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| AREA |
1,687 square km |
| PER CAPITA INCOME |
$678 in the year 2001 |
| POPULATION |
3,502,301 (in 2001) |
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