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Sydney is the largest and most populous city in Australia, and is the capital of the state of New South Wales（ the capital of Australia being Canberra）. ► It was established in 1788 as the first European Colony in Australia, and today, along with Melbourne, is Australia's most famous city. ► Famous sites in Sydney include the Opera House, Harbour Bridge as well as many well- known beaches such as Bondi and Manly Beach. ► Other important areas include The Rocks, where you can witness the city's colonial heritage, and Chinatown, which occupies a large part of the centre of Sydney. ► Sydney is also a very multicultural city, with large Asian, European and Middle Eastern communities. ► Over 100,000 people now living in Sydney were born in China, and there are also large communities from the UK, New Zealand, Vietnam, Lebanon, Italy, South Korea and many other countries. ► Many major events have been held in Sydney over the last decade, including the 2000 Olympic Games, 2003 Rugby World Cup, 2007 APEC Conference, and the 2008 World Youth Day. ►
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Sydney has a wide variety of cultural events and world cuisine, but perhaps it is most famous for its breathtaking scenery. ► The harbour is truly spectacular both day and night, and Sydney- siders enjoy a variety of water activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking and sailing. ► On the weekend, the harbour will be full of sailing boats and the beaches crowded with surfers, and taking the ferry from one suburb to another across the harbour is a fantastic way to explore the city. ►
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