Sydney Australia

General

  • Area: 801,600 sq km (309,417 sq miles).
  • Population: 6,203,900 (1996).
  • Population Density: 7.7 per sq km.
  • Capital: Sydney. Population: 3,879,400 (1996).
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Geography: The landscape ranges from the subtropical north to the Snowy Mountains in the south, which contain Australia's highest point, Mount Kosciuscko. There are over 1300km (800 miles) of coastline with golden beaches, and picturesque waterways and rivers include the 1900-km (1200-mile) Murray River.

Time: GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from last Sunday in October to first Saturday in March) except in the Broken Hill Area which keeps GMT + 9.5.

Communications: Multimedia payphones: These are available in parts of Sydney. A touch screen allows visitors to gain access to information services including tourist information which can be printed off for future reference. Phonecards for these telephones can be purchased from nearby shops.