Cities Worldwide

Sydney

Opera House in Sydney, Australia

Sydney is the largest city in Australia

and the state capital of New South Wales.

Sydney has a population of some 4.4 million.

Sydney is often called "The Harbour City".

It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world

- being a major destination for immigrants to Australia.

Sydney Opera House

One of the great iconic buildings of the 20th century

- an image of great beauty known throughout the world

- a symbol of the city, country and continent.

The Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Harbour Bridge at Sydney

a steel arch bridge across Sydney Harbour

carrying rail, vehicular and pedestrian traffic

between the Sydney central business district

and the North Shore.

Nicknamed "The Coathanger"

because of its arch-based design.