10 Interesting Facts About Brisbane

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Here are some interesting facts about Brisbane you should know

1.      Brisbane is the capital and one of the most populated cities in the Australian state of Queensland.

2.      Brisbane is also called Brisvegas, Brisbanite, Brissy, or the River CITY.

3.      Brisbane is one of the oldest cities named after-Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane-the Governor of New South Wales.

4.      Brisbane is found on the ancient landmarks of the Turrbal and the Jagera natives.

5.      The city was chosen as the capital city when Queensland was proclaimed as a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859.

6.      Brisbane played a very important role during World War II in the Allied campaign and serves as the southwest Pacific Headquarters for the US Army General-Douglas MacArthur.

7.      Today Brisbane is widely popular for its authentic cuisines, distinct architecture, rooftop bars, in fact, it has been classified as a global city and one of the liveliest cities on this planet.

8.      Some of the most popular landmarks and attractions in Brisbane include South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Art Gallery, the Story Bridge, Fortitude Valley, Mount Coot, Moreton Bay, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the Queensland Cultural Centre, and the Gallery of Modern Art.

9.      The Aboriginal Australians are believed to have inhabited the southeast of Queensland for more than 22, 000 years before white settlement.

10.  Brisbane experiences a humid subtropical type of climate where summers are hot and wet while winters are very mild.

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