Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, and its climate is opposite to that of China. July and August are mild winters in this country. Canberra, the capital, is an inland city near Sydney. The majestic Parliament Building is reflected in the mirror-like artificial lake in brigham, and the world's tallest Captain Cook sprays water, which constitutes a rare dynamic monument. Modern architecture, such as National Art Gallery, Library, Australian Academy of Sciences, National University, War Monument, Government Building, High Court, National Botanical Garden, etc. , will be unforgettable.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. The urban and suburban areas have a total area of 4,074 square kilometers and a population of nearly 4 million, accounting for about 1/4 of the national population. Sydney has a mild climate and sunny all year round. It has the famous Sydney Bay, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Sydney Tower, as well as many beaches, so it is a tourist attraction. Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is the third largest city in Australia with a population of1.2000 and an area of1.2000 square kilometers. The winding Brisbane River runs through the city with beautiful scenery on both sides.
Brisbane is an international metropolis with convenient transportation and beautiful environment. From north to west, there is Brisbane forest, and to the east, there are Great Barrier Reef, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, which are world-famous. The scenery is charming, the climate is mild in all seasons, and the annual temperature is 9-29 degrees Celsius. It is known as Australia's most livable city and "paradise under the sun". Melbourne, founded in the gold rush era, was founded in 1835, 57 years later than Sydney, Australia's largest city, and has a history of 160 years. Today, Melbourne still retains many buildings with strong Victorian colors. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria Province, is called the Garden Capital. The time difference between eastern Australia and China is 2 hours, while the time zone in Western Australia is the same as that in China. It takes about 12 hours to fly from Shanghai to Sydney.
Canberra
Canberra, the capital of Australia, is located on the shores of Lake Burleigh Griffin, where the Australian government, parliament and foreign embassies are located. Surrounded by forests, full of green and close to the beautiful countryside, Canberra has become an elegant modern city, enjoying the reputation of "Natural Capital".
The climate here is mild, with a large annual rainfall and abundant sunshine in all seasons. 19 13 years ago, Canberra was just a synonym. The hills and grasslands here were just the homes of goats and kangaroos. Today, Canberra is the fastest growing city in Australia, with a population of 260,000 and many modern buildings. Walter Burley Griffin, a promising young Chicago architect, won the international competition to design the Australian capital. A well-designed modern city has sprung up. Numerous magnificent and elegant buildings are surrounded by flowers.
Contrary to many other big cities decorated with parks, Canberra is like a city built in a garden. In the center of Australia's largest inland city, there is a lake 1 1 km long, which seems to be naturally formed. In fact, the 35-kilometer-long lakeshore was dug, and this artificial lake is an important part of Borrelia Watt's proud design. This lake was filled by the Moro River in 1964, and was named in the same year. It divides Canberra into two parts. During the three months of spring, summer and autumn, there will be many activities by the lake.
The coordinates of the city center are Capitol Hill, that is, the Parliament Building and the Federal Parliament. Today, a huge Australian flag, supported by four big masts, stands on the top of the mountain in the wind.
You can have a picnic at the foot of the mountain. It's like the roof of Congress. You can sit and watch the Congress, or you can enjoy more than 3,000 works of art in the National Gallery of Congress.
If you are interested in art, you should visit the National Gallery of Australia, where there are high-level international and Australian artworks and many important indigenous artworks.
The old parliament building still stands to commemorate Victorian architecture. Now it is a national portrait gallery, which holds exhibitions regularly.
You can't miss the National Museum of Australia, which is the latest tourist attraction in Canberra. It uses the most advanced technology and physical display to show Australia's past and present.
You must not miss Lake Burley Griffin, or Captain Cook's Memorial Jet. The water jet is sprayed from the center of the lake to an altitude of 65,438+0.47 meters.
The exhibits of the Australian War Memorial Hall left a deep impression on everyone, even making people sad, and it is worth seeing. Don't miss the art collection here.
Queensland
Sunshine belongs to Australians. Have you ever heard this expression? In any case, Australians' love for the sun is really beyond the reach of people in other countries. In Queensland, Australia's sunshine state, you can better understand the local people's love for sunshine. If you want to enjoy the kiss of the sun and the caress of the sea in person like Australians, do you still need to consider it? To Queensland!
Queensland, located in the northeast of Australia, is the second largest state in Australia, and its capital is Brisben. Quanzhou covers an area of 1.73 million square kilometers, accounting for 1/4 of Australia. Two-thirds of the west is plain, and 1/3 of the east is hilly or mountainous. The great watershed runs through the whole state. Because the tropic of Capricorn of the earth passes through the central part of Queensland, Queensland has a sunny and warm climate, so it has won the reputation of the Sunshine State. Especially on the east coast of Queensland near the South Pacific Ocean, the sunshine is particularly abundant and brilliant, shining on the golden beaches and blue seas along the long coastline, as well as the colored corals in the transparent seawater. It is a wonderful paradise. Great Barrier Reef Scenery Queensland is rich in natural resources, with excellent subtropical climate and diverse natural environment. There are many rainforests on the east coast, with eucalyptus forest, Australia's national tree, and acacia forest, Australia's national flower, in the west. There are many kinds of animals, and you can see two rare egg-laying mammals, the echidna and the platypus. Therefore, eco-tourism is also one of the characteristics of Queensland.
Cities and towns in Queensland, such as Brisben, Cairns and townsville, are very modern and have the scale of an international metropolis, and they are clean and tidy, with good public security and complete living facilities. Queensland attracts many tourists with its blue waters on the Gold Coast, exquisite white beaches, the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rain forest in the north. Warm climate, natural scenery and diverse activities-cruising, diving, surfing, fishing, whitewater rafting, skydiving, hot air balloon launch, four-wheel drive motorcycle, horseback riding, etc. Let different people have fun in Queensland.
Climate: Queensland's climate varies from region to region, with tropical areas in the north and mild climate in the south. The two seasons in Xia Dong, Queensland are long in summer and short in winter, hot and rainy in summer, humid in coastal areas and dry in inland areas. The weather is mild and sunny in winter. Transportation: Qantas Airlines will open a new route on June 22nd, 165438. The holiday plane from Hong Kong to Cairns will fly back and forth every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and provide daily flight service from Cairns to the Gold Coast. Time: Queensland belongs to the Eastern Australia time zone, which is 2 hours faster than Beijing time and 3 hours faster than daylight saving time. Diet: Because the population of Queensland is made up of people from different backgrounds, there are many restaurants, supermarkets and specialty stores in Queensland that suit all kinds of food tastes.
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia. There are both modern high-rise buildings and quaint houses in the city. There is both a bustling city scene and a quiet and friendly town atmosphere. Its adjacent Gold Coast is spring-like and sunny all year round. Because there are many koala-koala reserves here, people also call it "koala capital". Brisbane has fascinating natural scenery, and many kinds of animals and plants live here, especially some animals unique to Australia, which are very close to human beings. In addition, Brisbane has a rich cultural landscape. Visitors to Brisbane can also feel a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. There are often large musicals and concerts, as well as famous world-class libraries and art galleries.
Sydney
[Sydney] is located in the southeast coast of Australia, where the climate is pleasant, the environment is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, it is not hot in summer, it is not cold in winter, and there is plenty of sunshine and rainfall. The annual precipitation in Sydney is about 1200mm, the average temperature in summer (1February-February) is 2 1 Celsius, and the average temperature in winter (June-August) is 12 Celsius. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, the largest and oldest city in Australia, and an increasingly international metropolis. The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games made Sydney's international reputation and popularity unprecedented.
Sydney in a broad sense, the so-called Greater Sydney, includes the city of Sydney and 44 small cities nearby, with an area of 12000 square kilometers and a population of about 4.2 million. As an administrative division, Sydney has an area of only 6 square kilometers and a population of less than 20,000. The history of Sydney as a city began in 1788, when the first British colonists led by Captain Philip landed in Sydney. Sydney was formally established on July 20th. 1842. After World War II, a large number of immigrants from Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia flooded into Australia, and their preferred place of residence was often Sydney. In terms of population, most immigrants in Sydney are Italians, followed by Lebanese, Turks, Greeks, China and Vietnamese. In the past 20 years, the number of residents in China has greatly increased. At present, the Chinese population in Sydney is about 400,000.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the center of commerce, trade, finance, tourism and culture. Sydney plays an important role in Australia's national economy, and its GDP accounts for about 30% of Australia. The service industry is the economic pillar of Sydney, in which the financial and insurance industry accounts for 44% of the total industrial output value, real estate accounts for 465,438+0%, wholesale trade accounts for 38%, catering and entertainment accounts for 36%, manufacturing industry accounts for 35%, construction industry accounts for 34% and retail industry accounts for 32%. The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian Stock Exchange are both located in Sydney. Of the 53 banks in Australia, 39 are headquartered in Sydney, and three-quarters of the top 100 companies have set up corporate headquarters or branches in Sydney. Almost all international business people who visit Australia will visit Sydney, and most world-renowned multinational companies also have branches or offices in Sydney.
Sydney is an international metropolis with developed infrastructure and convenient transportation. Sydney Airport is one of the major airports in Australia. At present, there are 37 international routes, with 420 departure flights and 230 return flights every week. Sydney has not only railways to all parts of the country, but also subways, light rail trains and ferry boats in the urban area, which can not only relieve traffic pressure, but also carry out city sightseeing. Public transportation is not very expensive, but taxis in Sydney are very expensive. The distance from the airport to the Central Railway Station is less than 10 km, and it costs about 10 USD. Sydney is an important national and regional communication service center in Australia. The National Satellite System Management Center is located in Sydney. Australia's coaxial cable and optical cable connecting Tasmania and Southeast Asia began in Sydney, where the headquarters of the country's three major commercial television stations (No.7, No.9 and 10) were built, as well as two state-owned television stations, ABC and SBS.
Perth
Perth is the capital of Western Australia, located on the west coast of Australia. It is the largest administrative region in the world and the last prosperous city at the end of the mainland, because it is too far for Australians, 4300 kilometers away from Sydney. The abbreviation "WA" used by foreigners actually means wait against, describing their leisurely life.
The Wild Flower Festival in September here has a long-standing reputation in the world, so Perth is called the "Wild Flower Capital". Perth has the longest sunshine time in Australia and is the most splendid city in Australia. With sunshine and indescribable beautiful Indian Ocean breeze, it can rival the romantic style of "C? te d 'Azur" in southern France, and is called "Sun City" and "Sky City" by tourists all over the world.
In the 1960s, a large number of various mineral deposits were continuously discovered in the northern part of Western Australia, which made it develop rapidly. Today, Perth has become an ultra-modern city with skyscrapers everywhere under the blue sky.
In addition to modern high-rise buildings, Perth, which is the most "Australian" and simple, also has an idyllic style. Perth is known as the "City of Black Swan". Black swans, which are rare in other places, gather lazily in Perth and comb their feathers demurely. There is a black swan on the brand of Western Australia Tourism Bureau, which adds a strange color to the beauty of Perth. Anyone who has been to Perth will be attracted by the this beautiful city on the Swan River.
Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia's second largest city, is the capital of Victoria. The population is over three million. Before Canberra was built, the Australian federal government had been working here.
Melbourne has a mild climate, with four seasons in a year. It is not too cold in winter. Generally, the temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius, and the temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius in summer. It is listed as one of the three most livable cities in the world and is known as the "garden capital" of the world. There are green parks around the city, which are beautiful. Melbourne is now Australia's land, sea and air transportation hub. Industries are mainly automobile manufacturing, petroleum refining, aluminum smelting and textile. About 80% of the textile and footwear manufacturers in Australia have set up factories here, so that tourists who come here to purchase can enjoy the fun of shopping with good quality and low price. There are many large shopping centers in Melbourne. There are many kinds of goods here, from souvenirs, opals, clothes and furs to all kinds of food and utensils. Cowling Street, known as Financial Street, is the economic and financial center of Australia. In Swanston Street, you can buy the most fashionable clothes and the most modern household appliances.
Melbourne's urban planning is neat, chessboard-shaped, and the streets cross vertically, which is easy to identify. Corinth is a famous street, just like Broadway in new york, with high-rise buildings of banks and insurance companies on both sides. The Yarra River runs through the city, and the streets are lined with trees. Flowers are everywhere and flower beds are everywhere. Botanical gardens and parks occupy 1/4 of the urban area, and every 1000 residents occupy 25 hectares of natural parks. The whole city is a big garden.
Melbourne was built in 1835. Although it was built 57 years later than Sydney, it brought prosperity to Melbourne because Victoria discovered gold mines in the19th century. Many magnificent buildings were built at that time. For example, the parliament building in the city center and the state government office building. It is still intact today. The newly-built victorian arts centre, located on the Yala River, is a modern building consisting of a grand theater, an art gallery and a concert hall. Old and new buildings coexist and set each other off.
Melbourne is a city with strong cultural atmosphere, high cultural quality of its citizens, the birthplace of Australian art, a quiet and comfortable environment and a pleasant climate in spring and autumn, and is known as the most livable area in the world.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, located in the south of Australia, with a population of about1million. It is called the church city, in Athens in the southern hemisphere. Adelaide Airport is located 6 kilometers west of the city center. It takes 1 hour 10 minutes to fly from here to Sydney, but it only takes 45 minutes to get to Melbourne, the nearest Australian capital. Not far from the airport is the railway station. It's a long journey from Melbourne to Sydney by train, which takes nearly 25 hours. The climate here is not very friendly. Summer is hot and dry, and the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius, while winter is cold and humid, and the temperature will drop to more than 20 degrees below zero. Adelaide is famous for its vast and numerous parks, blue-gray sandstone buildings and relaxed lifestyle. This is a beautiful city, and people enjoy a rich life.
Adelaide can provide countless fun. More than one million people live here, enjoying the Mediterranean climate, roadside cafes, designer boutiques and vibrant nightlife. Now it is the fourth largest city in Australia, with developed automobile and electrical industries. The famous Adelaide Art Festival is held in March of even-numbered years, inviting famous artists from all over the world and various colorful art competitions. The vineyards in the suburbs produce many of Australia's best wines; Barosa Wine Festival is celebrated in odd years, and many domestic and foreign tourists come here with great excitement.
Adelaide is a very young city, built in 1836. Different from other cities, it was not an exile from the beginning, but an out-and-out immigrant city. Most of the early immigrants were Anglo-Saxons, and Asians began to move in after the war. You can see elegant Victorian and Edwardian buildings and colonial houses in the city. It is still well preserved, even including the balconies and joinery of the building. The education in Adelaide has a perfect system and its level is in the top position in the world. His educational goal is to develop students' expertise and potential and encourage them to have the ability of independent thinking in their studies. The government has a unified and flexible education system. At the same time, the Ministry of Education is also committed to providing quality education for overseas students, and all courses offered to overseas students must be registered by relevant authorities. The federal government manages university education, while the provincial government is responsible for technical colleges and primary and secondary education. Therefore, the university system is unified, but TAFE is slightly different from primary and secondary schools. This paper takes New Zealand as the standard. The education system in Adelaide is six years in primary school (seven years in some provinces), six years in middle school (five years in some provinces), one to three years in junior college and three to six years in university.
Wolungong
Wollongong is located in the south of New South Wales, only 80 kilometers away from Sydney, and it can be reached by car for an hour. Speaking of the origin of the name Wollongong, it has deep roots with China. It was named in memory of China's great ancient wise man, Mr. Wolong (Zhuge Liang).
Wollongong is the eighth largest city in Australia, famous for its agriculture, mining and steel manufacturing. But now Wollongong is rapidly developing education, information technology, communication, manufacturing and tourism as the main industries in the future.
There is a famous university in Wollongong-Wollongong University, which was founded in 195 1 and has thousands of overseas students. Wollongong University is one of the top ten universities in Australia. It has all the advantages of a first-class university: rich academic resources, extensive and practical curriculum, first-class teaching quality and equipment, outstanding international status and graduate job-seeking rate, beautiful campus, active student union and special care for overseas students. Wollongong also has Australia's best beaches and Irawala National Park. The scenery is beautiful.
New South Wales
New South Wales is the most popular state, and the area centered on Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and Kembla Port is called the industrial center of Australia. The black coal mined by the state in the large coal mines under the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley in the Irawala region accounts for two-thirds of Australia's black coal production. The other major mineral resources in New South Wales are zinc-lead-silver deposits in the Brokenshire Mountains. The main mineral products are not only various, but also rich in output. In addition, New South Wales is the main wheat producing area in Australia, and it also has more than 1/3 domestic sheep. New South Wales was the first British colony established in Australia that year. The state is the most populous and industrialized region in Australia, with a high proportion of urban population.
In the interior of the state, you can taste the sweet and delicious grapes in the rich Hunter Valley vineyard. Further north, you will see rolling hills and golden beaches with subtropical scenery.