Fun facts about Melbourne
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The name 'Melbourne' is pronounced MEL-bərn, with MEL-born also accepted in some English dialects.
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
From the “Name” section
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Aboriginal Australians have lived in the Melbourne area for at least 40,000 years.
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
From the “History” section
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Melbourne is often referred to as Australia's garden city, with an abundance of parks and gardens.
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
From the “Urban structure” section
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The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne was completed in 1880 and is a World Heritage-listed site.
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
From the “Architecture” section
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Melbourne is known for its changeable weather, famously described as having 'four seasons in one day.'
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
From the “Geography” section
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