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City in Queensland, Australia

 

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a big, modern city set on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are institutions including Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions, and Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia’s major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of sprawling Brisbane Botanic Gardens, with panoramic views from its summit.

 

 

Area: 5,950 km²

 

Weather: 17°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 68% Humidity

 

Local time: Friday 9:56 PM

 

Getting there: 14 h 15 min flight. View flights

 

Population: 2.099 million (2012) UNdata

 

Region: South East Queensland

 

Sports team: Brisbane Roar FC, Brisbane Lions, more