History
Settled
by white Europeans in 1835, Melbourne was first a home for the Indigenous population (known locally as Kooris) for as long as 50,000
years prior. A major goldrush attracted worldwide attention in 1848 and
a boom ensued, which lasted nearly 40 years. It also gave the city its
magnificent public architecture, gracious parks and opulent mansions.
Established as the commercial headquarters and seat of government,
Melbourne was the birthplace of Australian Federation.
Climate
Melbourne climate is temperate and variable with no great extremes and
one of the lowest rainfall levels in Australia.
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Population
Melbourne: approx 3.6 million
Victoria: approx 4.5 million
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