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AUSTRALIA

Australia is located in the southern hemisphere. The capital of Australia is Canberra located in the Australian Capital Territory. The population of Australia as recorded in the 1996 census is over 18 million (18,312,000).

NEW SOUTH WALES

New South Wales (NSW) is the most populated state in Australia. The population of NSW as recorded in the 1996 census is over 6 million people (6,204,000). The capital of New South Wales is Sydney. Sydney is the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games. Major Attractions in Sydney include the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, the Opera House and FOX Studios! To the west of Sydney, on your way to the Blue Mountains spend a day at Australia's Wonderland Theme Park, then spend the night in the Blue Mountains. The foot of the Blue Mountains is less than an hour from Sydney either by train or car.

HAWKESBURY VALLEY

Location: North-West Region of the Sydney Metropolitan Area
Area: 2793 square kilometres (85% of Area is National Parks & Reserves)
Population: 57 381
Climate: Temperate
Fauna: Estimated 269 species of birds, 52 mammals, 63 reptiles, 30 amphibians
Sister Cities: Temple City - USA, Tamba - Japan