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Sydney THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA
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Sydney (AFI: ˈsɪdniː) é a capital do estado de Nova Gales do Sul e a cidade mais populosa de toda a Austrália e Oceania.2 Ela está localizada na costa sudeste do país, ao longo do mar da Tasmânia e em torno de um dos maiores portos naturais do mundo.3 Os moradores são conhecidos localmente como sydneysiders e constituem a cidade mais multicultural da Austrália.4 5 6A área em torno de Sydney era habitada por indígenas australianos tem sido há milênios.7 Os primeiros colonos britânicos chegaram em 1788 com o capitão Arthur Phillip e fundaram Sydney inicialmente como uma colônia penal.8 9 Os sucessivos governadores coloniais ajudaram a transformar o assentamento em uma metrópole próspera e independente.Desde que transporte de condenados terminou, em meados de 1800, a cidade se tornou um centro cultural e econômico global.10 11 12 13 A população de Sydney no momento do censo de 2011 era de 4,39 milhões de habitantes.14 Cerca de 1,5 milhão deste total nasceram no exterior e representam uma multiplicidade de diferentes países de todo o mundo.15 Existem mais de 250 línguas diferentes faladas em Sydney e cerca de um terço dos moradores falam em casa uma língua diferente do inglês.16 17
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SydneyTheres Nothing Like AustraliaThe HistoryTheHistory of Sydneybegins in prehistoric times with the occupation of the district byAustralian Aborigines, whose ancestors came to Australia between 45,000 and 60,000 years ago. The modern history of the city began with the arrival of aFirst Fleetof British ships in 1788 and the foundation of a penal colony by Great Britain.Aboriginal children
The native people of Australia who now represents only 1.5% of the populationWhat can you do there?With its rich environment of bushland, pockets of rainforest, green open spaces and coastal strips, Sydney is the ultimate outdoor playground at any time of the year but especially in winter. Get out and enjoy Sydney's stunning natural attractions on a coastal trail such as theBondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Discover secret nooks in which to laze away a hot day with a picnic, take a leisurely cycle along leafy pathways or escape to a quiet harbourside park.Surf
Surfing is a very popular watersport, and Australia has some of the best surfing spots in the world, possessing some of the surfing champion of the world.Canoeing and Kayaking
If you dont have to many energy to surf, kayaking is what you have to do. From tranquil inlets and backwaters to picturesque rivers and gorges, Sydney offers many places to paddle.The Opera House
The building also houses a recording studio, cafes, restaurants and bars and retail outlets. Guided tours are available, including a frequent tour of the front-of-house spaces, and a daily backstage tour that takes visitors backstage to see areas normally reserved for performers and crew members.Who might you meet in Sydney?Bugs that stink, cicadas that sing, octopus, spiders, gliders, sea dragons, pelicans and much more.
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