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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 219. Not illustrated. Chapters: Sydney, Charleston, West Virginia, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Marietta, Ohio, Parramatta, New South Wales, Meadville, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Ashland, Chemung County, New York, Allegheny Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Plum, Pennsylvania, Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Bristol, New York, Westmont, Pennsylvania, Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Litchfield Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Oliver Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, West Newton, Pennsylvania, Montour Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, Cincinnati, Welland, Ontario, Norwich, New York, Pawling, New York, Tobermory, Mull, Lima, New York, Ullapool, Mercedes, Uruguay. Excerpt: Sydney - Sydney (pronounced ) is the largest city in Australia and Oceania, and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney has a metropolitan area population of approximately 4.5 million and an area of approximately 12,000 square kilometres (4,633 sq mi). Its inhabitants are called Sydneysiders, and Sydney is often called "the Harbour City." It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia. The site of the first British colony in Australia, Sydney was established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip, commodore of the First Fleet. The city is built on hills surrounding Sydney Harbour an inlet of the Tasman Sea on Australia's south-east coast. It is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and its beaches. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets. The city is home to many prominent parks, such as Hyde Park, Royal Botanical Gardens and national parks. This is a major factor, along with Sydney Harbour, that has led to t...
