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The port city of Brisbane is located on Australia's east coast, and is the capital of the state of Queensland. The city has approximately 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 3rd largest after Sydney and Melbourne .River Brisbane River runs through town, and the highest peak, Mount Coot-Tha located 287 meters above sea level
Brisbane has a pleasant subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and dry, temperate winters. Warmest month is January with 25 degrees in average temperature.
Famous landmarks and tourist attractions in Brisbane include Bridge Story Bridge - which opened in 1940, the Town Hall with clock tower from 1930, the Museum of Brisbane - with art exhibitions, South Bank Parkland - a nice park for the whole family with a ferris wheel, artificial beach and restaurants.
Approx. 7 km from center (in the suburb of Toowong) - at the foot of Mount Coot-Tha - you can visit the botanical garden and a planetarium.
Brisbane also has good shopping facilities in the city's numerous shops and malls, as well as a varied nightlife.
Brisbane International Airport is located 20 miles northeast of downtown.
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