Sydney is the largest city in Australia, the capital of New South Wales, and the economic, financial, shipping and tourism center of Australia. It is the largest city in the southern hemisphere, an important port and a world-famous international metropolis.

Sydney, located on the southeast coast of Australia, is the first colony established by Europe in Australia. 1788 was founded in Sydney Bay by arthur phillip, captain of the British First Fleet. It was the first place to receive exiled criminals. Later, with the influx of immigrants during the Australian Gold Rush, Sydney gradually became the most important city in the southern hemisphere. Sydney is built around Jackson Harbor (including Sydney Harbor) and has become a world-famous seaport city since the 20th century.

Sydney plays an important role in the national economy of Australia. In 20 13, the gross domestic product of Sydney reached $337.45 billion, which was higher than that of developed countries and regions such as Denmark, Singapore and Hong Kong. Highly developed financial industry, manufacturing industry and tourism are the main bodies of Sydney's market economy. Among them, the headquarters of the world's top multinational companies and domestic and foreign financial institutions are rooted in Sydney. At the same time, Sydney is also home to the Australian Stock Exchange, Reserve Bank of Australia and Twentieth Century Fox Studio in the United States. Sydney Futures Exchange is now 10 the largest financial derivatives exchange in the world.

Sydney is the host city of many important international sports events, including 1938 Commonwealth Games, 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and 2003 World Cup Rugby. As an internationally famous tourist destination, Sydney is famous for its landmark buildings such as beach, opera house and harbour bridge.