Sydney is the largest city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4 million. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is not the capital of Australia, Canberra is!

Sydney was the site of the first British colony in Australia. The city was established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Admiral Phillip, of the British First Fleet.

Sydney is situated on an inlet of the Tasman Sea and the city is built on low hills surrounding Port Jackson on Australia's south-east coast. The city of Sydney is built around Port Jackson which includes Sydney Harbour, hence the city's nickname, "the Harbour City". The city is also home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge..

The main airport serving Sydney is Kingsford Smith International Airport, commonly referred to as Sydney Airport.

Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world which reflects its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia.

A resident of the city is referred to as a Sydneysider.