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Ashes 2002/3 | Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria,
Australia. Covering an area of 7,280 sq kilometres,
it is home to 3.2 million people from diverse backgrounds
and interests.
Melbourne's economic and political centre is located
within the municipal boundaries of the City of Melbourne,
an area of 36.5 sq kilometres which encompasses the
Central Business District, some of Melbourne's most
historic suburbs, the Southbank precinct - site of
new residential development and a casino - as well
as most of Melbourne's famous sporting venues and
its world famous parks and gardens.
The government of the City of Melbourne
is the Melbourne City Council, which, as Victoria's
capital city council, speaks on behalf of all Melbourne
in local, national and international forums.
Melbourne is a great world city, noted
for its diversity, vitality, and sophistication, all
of which have made it one of the world's most liveable
cities.
The City of Melbourne, working in
conjunction with other local municipalities, is committed
to ensuring that this Melbourne is one of the safest,
healthiest, and cleanest in the world. It supports
Melbourne's position as Australia's pre-eminent centre
for arts and culture, education, fine food and dining
and exciting shopping experiences.
Melbourne is the ideal location for
international business, embracing a pro-business attitude.
With an excellent strategic location in the Asia Pacific
region, Melbourne is also the nation's transport hub
- a legacy of its highly-developed infrastructure.
It has a sophisticated industry base and skilled workforce,
and offers low costs for doing business. Both the
State Government and the City of Melbourne actively
encourage business opportunities and aim to make Melbourne
the centre of business activity in the Southern Hemisphere.
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