FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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Population: 7.596 million.
Capital city: Sydney.
Sydney accounts for over 25 percent of Australia's total economic activity including services, manufacturing, mining, finance, property and retail.
Like South Africa, NSW has become a prominent melting pot, attracting a diversity of peoples and cultures from all around the world.
NSW is home to the largest proportion of South Africa-born people in Australia (as recorded by the 2011 Census).
Recognised for having some of the top elite schools in Australia (according to My School 2013 rankings).
Sydney’s hallmarked Harbour Bridge is the widest long-span bridge and tallest steel arch bridge in the world, and the 5th longest spanning-arch bridge according to Guinness World Record.
Pitt Street Mall, Sydney Central Plaza and Bondi Junction are some of Australia’s most bustling shopping districts.
Sydney hosted the 2000 Olympic games, is an important international finance center and home to one of the world’s greatest sea sports.
The top five languages (other than English) spoken in NSW are: Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Greek.

Population: 1.696 million.
Capital city: Adelaide.
South Australia has a healthy Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and hot dry summers.
Known as “The Festival State”, it prides itself on being an art and culture hub and holds multiple creative festivals throughout the year.
Outdoor sports, eating and events are easy to enjoy because of the weather, excellent facilities and easy accessibility.
Adelaide is within easy access to beautiful wine regions such as Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, and the world-renowned Barossa.

Population: 2.587 million.
Capital city: Perth.
The town of Kalgoorlie in WA is Australia's largest producer of gold.
Host to the largest city park in the world, King’s Park.
A great sight seeing attraction is WA’s Mount Augustus, the largest rock in the world which measures a staggering 8km long and 3km wide
Western Australia is also known to be Australia’s second largest export industry.
The world-acclaimed Margaret River region is known for its gourmet food and wines and natural wonders, towering forests, ancient caves, migrating whales, dolphins and white-sand beaches.

Population: 5.791 million.
Capital city: Melbourne.
Known as the world’s most liveable city 5 years in a row and is the ‘cultural, sporting and culinary capital’ of Australia.
The Melbourne Sports Precinct hosts some of the country’s most prominent sporting events - MCG (AFL finals and cricket), Rod Laver Arena (Australian Open) and AAMI Park (rugby league and rugby union).
Highlights of Melbourne’ hot entertainment scene include: indoor and outdoor concerts, Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, and the ballet and theatre at the Arts Centre.
The Melbourne landscape is trademarked by its wide array of cafes embodying unique character and world-acclaimed coffee.
Melbourne is within a short drive of beaches, ski resorts, richly varied rural hinterlands and spectacular forests.
Known for having some of the best elite schools in Australia.

Population: 4.6 million.
Capital city: Brisbane.
Boasting over 200 National Parks, Queensland offers a wide range of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking and cycling.
Queensland is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - The Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland is South Africans’ second-favourite destination in Australia, accommodating the second largest proportion of South African-born immigrants (as recorded by the 2011 Census).
Brisbane is flanked by some of the world’s most famous surfing-friendly beaches from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Also known for having some of the top elite schools within Australia.

Population: 243,800.
Capital city: Darwin.
One of Australia’s greatest attractions is the Northern Territories Uluru; originally sat at the bottom of the ocean it is a towering rock that stands 348m above ground today.
Experience Uluru first hand by taking part in a 10km base walk on a flat marked dirt path that allows you to see all its indigenous markings.

Population: 516,100.
Capital city: Hobart.
Known for its beautiful walking tracks, well-conserved wildlife, and its 19 national parks, including the world-famous Cradle Mountain-St Clair National Park.
Hobart places second in Australia for quality and affordable housing.
Tasmania enjoys a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons.

Auckland
- New Zealand’s largest urban area.
- Population of over 1.2 million people.
- The most vibrant and multicultural city in New Zealand.
- Auckland has the 5th best quality of life, ranking out of 219 major world cities.
Wellington
- Capital city of New Zealand.
- Tourism is a vital contributor to Wellington's economy, resulting in some $1.6 billion in expenditure per year.
- With reportedly more cafés, bars and restaurants per capita than New York, Wellington is known for its lively nightlife and world-class culinary scene.
- This amazing city has also attracted some of the world’s most popular films such as Lord Of The Rings, Avatar and The Hobbit.
Christchurch
- Largest city in the South Island of New Zealand.
- Christchurch was named after the college John Godley had gone to at Oxford University.
Hamilton
- Hamilton is situated alongside the Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river.
- A half-hour drive will take you to Raglan, New Zealand's premier and world famous surf spot.
- The city hosts many international sporting events for sports such as cricket and rugby.
- Hamilton is a student city with more than 25,000 people involved in tertiary study.
- It has a growing and strong economy

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