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Car Hire Brisbane Brisbane Ð Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world Its about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre
Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag.
Queensland Australia is one of the worlds great vacation destinations. Where else can you enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, Australia's amazing Outback, World Heritage Rainforest and the Aussie beach culture. Queensland is big it Covers 1.8 million kilometres or 700,000 miles. This is AustraliaÕs second largest State and covers more than a quarter of AustraliaÕs total area. Brisbane is the StateÕs capital city and is located in South-East Queensland.
Brisbane, State Capital of Queensland, is one of those rare cities built around people and lifestyle. The sub-tropical climate, with bright sunny days and balmy nights, Cutting through lush coastal plains, the Brisbane River coils like a snake around the cosmopolitan chic of Queensland's capital. In the vibrant city centre, glass office towers and sandstone heritage buildings share broad, tree-lined streets or front the river. Brisbane is Australia's fastest growing city, and becoming a major cultural, business, sporting and scientific centre in the Asia Pacific region. With its many interesting districts abounded by lively streets, beautiful environs, buzzing nightlife and a hip cultural scene. Within an hour of the city centre are the fishing and sailing waters of Moreton Bay, scenic country drives, and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. You can walk along from South Bank to see the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, opened in 1985, with its three theatres, a concert hall and a conservatorium next door. Although these buildings are all of modern architecture, Brisbane still has many distinctive 19th century buildings, sited to take in prime river views and parkland. Heritage Walks and River Trips. Brisbane has a very good climate and a culture to match, The best time to visit Brisbane is between June to August when the days are warm and sunny and the nights are cool. Some attractions are the City Centre with its historical old buildings and Meteorological Observatory, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where animal lovers will have an enjoyable time with koalas, kangaroos, possums, wombats, emu's and lyrebirds and the lively markets: South Bank, Eagle St Pier, Fortitude Valley and the Brunswick St Mall. Mt Coot-tha with its awesome view, the Glass House Mountains, Botanic Gardens, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Queensland Cultural Centre, the Queensland Museum, the State Library and the Performing Arts Complex are places of varied tourist interest.
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