Brisbane, State capital in Queensland, Australia
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland in Australia and extends along the Brisbane River with skyscrapers in the Central Business District and residential neighborhoods that spread across the surrounding hills. The river winds through the urban area and forms several bends while parks, bridges and pedestrian pathways connect both banks and create open spaces between the built-up zones.
The area changed from a penal colony established in 1824 to the capital of Queensland when the state separated from New South Wales in 1859. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the city grew through trade in wool and sugar cane before developing into a modern economic hub after World War Two.
The Queensland Cultural Centre gathers galleries, theatres and museums along the riverbank where exhibitions of contemporary and Aboriginal art rotate regularly. Visitors experience performances by local and international companies here as well as public events that take place throughout the year and fill the squares outside the buildings with people.
The CityCat ferry system connects 24 terminals along the Brisbane River and transports passengers between the University of Queensland and Hamilton. Buses and trains supplement the network and reach suburbs as well as the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast while the inner city itself is easy to explore on foot.
The Kangaroo Point Cliffs rise 25 meters (82 feet) above the Brisbane River and consist of ancient volcanic rock that forms a cliff face for outdoor climbing. Abseilers and climbers use the rock formations while visitors can watch from the riverbank or walk along the paths at the top of the cliffs.
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