At 5.3 million people Sydney is Australians largest city. In fact, 25% of the country's total population lives in Sydney. It is also Australia's the first city. Convicts from England were sent to Botany Bay which turned out to be unsuitable so they moved 25 miles north to present day Sydney. Its economy is based on finance, manufacturing and tourism.
As with Melbourne, its economy started booming with the 1850 gold rush so many buildings are Victorian and Federalist in design. Ships coming from England often used iron grillwork and English bricks as ballast so I saw the grillwork incorporated in the buildings and the bricks on older streets. Ships leaving for England used native sandstone for ballast so you can see buildings in England made of Australian sandstone.
Another feature is the beaches. Most famous is Bondi beach-- endless fine white sand, wonderful surf and clear water.
AustraliaSydney Cove33°51’34” S 151°12’43” E
AustraliaSydney Cove33°51’34” S 151°12’43” E
Martha SleutelFascinating history!