Fun facts about Brisbane
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Brisbane is named after the Brisbane River, which was named after Thomas Brisbane, the British-born governor of New South Wales.
Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
From the “Toponymy” section
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The Brisbane region has been inhabited for more than 22,000 years by the Yagara, Turrbal, and Quandamooka peoples.
Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
From the “History” section
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Brisbane's metropolitan area sprawls along the Moreton Bay floodplain between the Gold and Sunshine coasts.
Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
From the “Geography and environment” section
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The Brisbane central business district (CBD) covers 2.2 square kilometres and is walkable.
Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
From the “Urban structure” section
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At the 2021 census, 20.7% of Brisbane's inhabitants were born overseas.
Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024.
From the “Demographics” section
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