Australian Cities by Wikipedia Description - Statistics

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Best known for its harbourfront ______ Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Sydney
100%
Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation. Unusual among Australian cities, it is an entirely planned city. Canberra
94%
A large city on the ______ River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Brisbane
91%
At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. Melbourne
91%
Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. Adelaide
86%
Capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Darwin
86%
Sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mount Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. Perth
83%
A remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory. It’s a popular gateway for exploring the Red Centre, the country's interior desert region. Alice Springs
80%
____, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns
80%
It's famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. Gold Coast
77%
The Strand esplanade, with its pier and water park, is popular. The Reef HQ Aquarium has marine life and coral from the Great Barrier Reef, plus a sea turtle hospital. Townsville
74%
Sits on the River Derwent. At its fashionable Salamanca Place, old sandstone warehouses host galleries and cafes. Hobart
69%
The metropolitan area of ______ is the second most populous area in New South Wales. Famous for its coal, ______ is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting 159.9 million tonnes of coal in 2017. Newcastle
69%
______ is a riverside city in northern Tasmania, Australia. It's famed for the Cataract Gorge, with panoramic views, walking trails, sculpted gardens and a chairlift. Launceston
63%
_____ is a coastal city in Australia, south of Sydney along the Grand Pacific Drive. Surfing beaches and rock pools line the coastline. Trails encircle the forests and rocky cliffs of Mt. Keira in the Illawarra mountain range, which frames the city. Wollongong
60%
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