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Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in both the state and Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour.

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Population
5,638,830 1
Area (sq km)
12,367.7 1
Founding Year
1788 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Latitude
33.86778 degrees south 1
Longitude
151.21 degrees east 1
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Australia, Countries
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Australia, Continents
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Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in both the state and Australia.
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5,638,830
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Population (2025)
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12,367.7
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33.86778 S 151.21000 E
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33.86778 S 151.21000 E
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1788
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Australia
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