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The Gold Coast was originally known as the South Coast before the nickname 'Gold Coast' emerged in the 1950s.

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Gold Coast

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
709.3K
Coordinates
-28.02, 153.40
381st most populous city in the world

The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia facing the Pacific Ocean.

From the “History” section

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The Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which was the first major multi-sport event to achieve gender equality.

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Gold Coast

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
709.3K
Coordinates
-28.02, 153.40
381st most populous city in the world

The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia facing the Pacific Ocean.

From the “Sport” section

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Gold Coast City stretches from the Albert River to the border with New South Wales, approximately 56 km south.

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Gold Coast

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
709.3K
Coordinates
-28.02, 153.40
381st most populous city in the world

The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia facing the Pacific Ocean.

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Jordan Gellie jordan_gellie · CC0

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The Gold Coast is home to Australia's largest professional surf lifesaving service.

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Gold Coast

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
709.3K
Coordinates
-28.02, 153.40
381st most populous city in the world

The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia facing the Pacific Ocean.

From the “Geography” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Jordan Gellie jordan_gellie · CC0

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The Gold Coast is the major film production hub in Queensland, accounting for 75% of all film production in the state.

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Gold Coast

Australia

Country
Australia
Population
709.3K
Coordinates
-28.02, 153.40
381st most populous city in the world

The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia facing the Pacific Ocean.

From the “Economy” section

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