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| Where in Australia? |  |
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, Australia and is located in the south-east corner of the state.
Brisbane's latitude is 27 degrees 28' south, longitude 153 degrees 2' east. Brisbane is about 450km south of the Tropic of Capricorn — as far south of the equator as Tampa, Florida is north.
Brisbane's first white settlers arrived in May 1825. Aboriginal people have been living here for at least 40,000 years.
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| Some Queensland facts | |
Queensland occupies an area of 1,727,200 square kilometres, or about seven times the area of the UK. Several different climates exist, from the dry outback in the west, to the tropical far north, to the cooler subtropical climate of Brisbane. Here are some facts about Brisbane:
"Greater" Brisbane has a population of about 1.5 million. Its population density is low relative to other world urban areas of similar population.
The subtropical climate allows outdoor leisure all year round. The average temperature in summer is 20-29C. In winter it is 10-21C. Every year we get around 1000 mm of rain over 122 raindays.
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There's a look about Brisbane. Old Queenslanders are set among hillsides of trees with lush, fast-growing gardens. Brisbane is a great place to live — large enough to be interesting but small enough to be friendly.
Brisbane is at the centre of the fastest-growing region in Australia. By 2011, up to four million people are expected to be living in the southeast corner.
Find out more about Brisbane, Queensland by using the links below.
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 | Brisbane Stories - What is Brisbane like? What kind of a place is Brisbane? An overgrown country town? A gateway to southeast Asia? A thriving metropolis? Well it's all of those and more. Brisbane is a city at the crossroads of many cultures and climates. And the people who know Brisbane best are the people who live here. This is their Brisbane. | | | Brisbane's Living Heritage - Brisbane's Living Heritage – a discovery guide, is a network of 31 museums showcasing Queensland’s history, including handy maps and suggested tours. It is produced by Brisbane City Council and Brisbane's Living Heritage Network, financially assisted by the Queensland Community Assistance Program of Centenary of Federation Queensland and supported by 4BC Talk Radio. | |
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