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Melbourne

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A view of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia, with tall buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

Welcome to Melbourne!

Melbourne is the biggest city in the state of Victoria in Australia. It is near the coast and has lots of people—about 5 million! Melbourne is special because it is the world’s southernmost big city with over one million people.

A Place With History

For thousands of years, Aboriginal Victorians lived in the area around Melbourne. The traditional custodians are the Boonwurrung, Woiwurrung, and Wurundjeri peoples. In 1835, settlers came and started the city. It grew quickly during the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s.

Fun Things to Do

Today, Melbourne is famous for its culture and sports. People love to watch Australian rules football and visit art museums. The city has famous places like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Royal Exhibition Building. Melbourne holds big events such as the Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open tennis tournament.

Why People Love Melbourne

Melbourne is known for being one of the world’s most comfortable cities to live in. It is an important place for money and travel in the Asia-Pacific area. The city has many parks, gardens, and interesting buildings. People enjoy the music, theatre, and many cultural festivals. Melbourne is also a great place for food lovers, with many restaurants and food festivals to explore.

Images

A beautiful historic building in Melbourne surrounded by colorful tulips.
The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, is a beautiful monument that honors people who have served in wars.
A crowded stadium filled with fans during the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne.
A beautiful view of Melbourne's skyline and Princes Bridge from Southbank.
A detailed map showing the topography and state borders of Australia.
Map showing the location of Victoria within Australia.
A colorful map showing the landscape and terrain of Oceania, perfect for learning about geography!
An artist's impression of a historical treaty signing between Batman's group and the Wurundjeri people in 1835, illustrating an important moment in Australia's early history.
Historical watercolor painting showing the early settlement of Melbourne in 1840
A historical view of Canvas Town in South Melbourne during the 1850s gold rush era, showing tents and early settlement life.
A historic cable tram passes the ornate Federal Coffee Palace building in Melbourne, Australia, around the year 1900.
Historical painting showing the opening of the Australian Parliament in 1901, featuring formal portraits of King George V and Queen Mary.

Related articles

Australia
Australian rules football
Australian Open

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