Sydney � capital of New South Wales
Sydney is Australia�s largest and oldest city. Founded in 1788 as a place of exile for British convicts. Today it has a population of 3.85 million people (20% of Australia�s population) and is a world famous city standing on a magnificent harbour. Sydney hosted the 2000 Olympic Games which is the first Olympic Games for the new millennium.
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STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES:-
Nickname: The Premier State
Population: 6.116 million
Land area: 801,600 sq km (10.4% Australia total)
Coastline length: 1900 km
Highest point: Mt. Kosciuszko (2228m)
Coldest place: Charlotte Pass (minus 23 Celcius 0n 28 June 1994)
Hottest place: Bourke (52.8 Celcius on 17 Jan 1887)
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Title:
New South Wales - Australia's Premier State
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