Melbourne, Australia
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A pedestrian bridge spans the Yarra River near downtown Melbourne. The city is a vibrant cultural center with a passion for sport.
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Melbourne, Australia Information and History

WORTHY RIVAL

Founded in 1835 by emigrant Tasmanians, Melbourne was soon swamped in a gold rush. It grew quickly, despite busts following booms, to become the youngest city of its size in the world. Sited on a magnificent bay, the revitalized city is famous for its love of sports and has also become a center for music, film, theater, finance, and business. Immigrants have painted the city with a varied ethnic mix.

ECONOMY
Finance, wool, raw and processed agricultural goods, shipbuilding, motor vehicles, farm machinery, textiles, electrical goods.

Text source: National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition, 2004
Melbourne, Australia Fast Facts
Population
City proper 3,366,542
Metro area 3,663,000
Elevation
64 meters (209 feet)
Temperature
January 26°/13°C (79°/55°F);
July 13°/5°C (55°/41°F)
Average daily High/Low °C (°F)
Rainfall
January 44 (1.7);
July 39 (1.5)
Average monthly mm (inches)
Time Zone
+10 hours UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
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