What is Sydney?

Q: What is Sydney?


A: Sydney is a city on the east coast of Australia which is the capital city of New South Wales. It has about five million people living in it, making it the biggest city in Oceania.

Q: When was Sydney founded?


A: Sydney was founded in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip brought the First Fleet to settle in Australia. The settlers were mostly convicts from crowded prisons in England and Ireland, with a group of soldiers to guard them.

Q: How many languages are spoken in Sydney?


A: In Sydney, there are more than 200 spoken languages with a large population of overseas-born residents.

Q: What are some famous buildings located in Sydney?


A: Some famous buildings located in Sydney include the Sydney Opera House, the Queen Victoria Building and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Q: What popular coastal walk can be done around Sydney?


A: A popular coastal walk to do around Sydney is the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk.

Q: What sports ground is most well-known for hosting events such as Olympic Games?


A: The most well-known sports ground for hosting events such as Olympic Games is ANZ Stadium (which used to be called "Stadium Australia"). Another stadium located in Sydnye is the Sydeny Cricket Ground (SCG).

Q: Who were the first people to occupy this area before European settlement? A: The first people to occupy this area before European settlement were Australian Aboriginals.

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