10 самых занимательных фактов о Сиднее на британском

10 amazing facts about Sydney

1. Sydney is named after British Lord Sydney.

2. The region of the city has been inhabited for about 30 000 years by Indigenous Australians.

3. The well-known Harbour Bridge in Sydney is called The Coat Hanger due to its shape.

4. The Sydney Opera House was finished 10 years behind its schedule and exceeded its budget by over 10 times.

5. The city is the largest one in the country.

6. The Sydney is the largest economic center in Australia.

7. Over half of citys population is 1^st or 2^nd generation of immigrants so its considered to be the most multicultural city in the world.

8. Cricket and rugby are the most popular sports in Australia.

9. The oldest street in the whole of Australia is George Street in Sydney.

10. 223 meters line of pizza was Guinness Book Record performed in Sydney.