New South Wales is a vast and varied state. From snow-capped mountains with excellent skiing facilities to long, golden sandy beaches, and from the utter emptiness of the Outback to the cosmopolitan vitality of the State capital – New South Wales has it all.

NSW at a glance

• Population: Over 6.8 million

• Capital city: Sydney

• Main language: English

• Average climate: Summer 18 – 30 degrees Celsius and Winter 8 – 25 degrees Celsius

Living in NSW

People living in NSW enjoy a very high quality of life. Sydney shared ninth place out of 215 cities in the 2006 Worldwide Quality of Living index compiled by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. As the most multicultural city in the Asia Pacific, Sydney's cultural diversity has produced a society that is creative, open and friendly. Sydney offers a secure environment for families, with excellent facilities, transport and telecommunications.

NSW: Australia's dominant economy

NSW is the centre of the national economy, which is larger than each of the national economies of Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and New Zealand. More than 65% of all Asia Pacific regional headquarters located in Australia are based in NSW, with Sydney being the business hub of Australia and a leading financial centre in the Asia Pacific.

The Harbour City - Sydney

Sydney is situated on Australia's south-east coast and is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, leading to the city's nickname, 'the Harbour City'. It is noted for the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and its iconic beaches, such as Bondi, Coogee and Manly.

Surrounded by mountains and beaches, Sydney has a huge range of lifestyle and outdoor recreation options. The central city boasts 130 hectares of parks, gardens and open spaces for recreation and relaxation. In addition, state of the art recreation facilities surround the city so there is something for everyone. Some key features include Hyde Park, the Domain, Observatory Hill, Cook & Phillip Park and King George V Recreation Centre (KGV). Its beaches and five major national parks also deliver unforgettable experiences.

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