Australia · On my bucket list
Sydney
Sydney is the Harbour City, and is the oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet.
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- Currency
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
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
New South Wales, Australia · Population: 5.5M · Calling code: +61
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