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australia’s cultural Gateway
Located on the south-east coast of Australia, Sydney is
the gateway to Australia and home to over four million
people. Sydney is also one of the world’s most multicultural
cities, where you can experience the food, entertainment
and customs of the world. It is the major point of entry for
international airlines operating in Australia and offers more
entertainment, shopping and sightseeing than any other
Australian city.
major events, markets and shopping
Sydney hosts many major cultural and sporting events,
thousands of eateries and restaurants from many different
cultures, excellent shopping options and an exciting and
diverse nightlife. Lively weekend markets are a feature
of areas such as the famous Rocks district, Paddington,
Balmain and Chinatown. They provide a cheaper shopping
alternative to the wide range of department stores and
designer outlets.
liVinG in sydney
sydney is australia’s largest and most dynamic city. it is an exciting and ever-changing urban centre and
was ranked 6th in the ‘Qs Best student cities in the World 2012’. sydney is vibrant and cosmopolitan
with a diverse and unique lifestyle. importantly, sydney is considered to be safe, clean and green.
friendly People
Australian people are typically friendly and easy to get along
with. They come from culturally diverse backgrounds that
range from Anglo-Saxon and European cultures to Asian,
South American, African and Middle Eastern.
Australians are very accepting of the cultures of others.
Indeed, Australians celebrate their differences and enjoy
learning about the cultures, religions and customs of visitors
and their fellow Australians. Currently over 50 per cent
of Sydney residents were either born outside Australia
or have at least one parent born overseas.
a mild climate
There are four seasons in Sydney. Summer is from December
to February, autumn from March to May, winter from June to
August, and spring from September to November. January
and February are the hottest months in Sydney. Average
temperatures in Summer range from 17 to 26 degrees and in
winter, from 8 to 16 degrees. Sydney’s winters are generally
mild. There is no wet season and rainfall in Sydney is usually
spread evenly through the year.
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