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Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and second biggest city, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Many of its 5.2 million residents are both multicultural and sports-mad. The capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, and located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is a magnet for migrants from all over the world, and consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities.
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Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)- Language
- English
Language
English, Auslan, Australian English - Time zones
UTC+10
UTC+10 (UTC+11 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type I
Power plugs
Type I · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Victoria, Australia · Population: 5.4M · Calling code: +61
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