Melbourne

Melbourne, (pronounced /'mel.bən/) is the state capital of Victoria in south-eastern Australia.It is known for being the cultural capital of Australia, featuring unique arts, sports and music.

Date founded:

  • 1835

Country:

Area:

  • 8,806,092 km² (3400051 mi² )

Population:

  • 3,806,092

Also known as:

  • Melbourne, Australia,
  • Melbourne, Victoria
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Travel destination

Climate:

Month Average max temp (C) Average min temp (C) Average rainfall (mm)
  • 20 °C (68 °F )
  • 10 °C (50 °F )
  • 52 mm (2 in )
  • 13 °C (55 °F )
  • 5 °C (41 °F )
  • 28 mm (1.1 in )
  • 16 °C (61 °F )
  • 7 °C (45 °F )
  • 46 mm (1.8 in )
  • 24 °C (75 °F )
  • 12 °C (54 °F )
  • 42 mm (1.7 in )
  • 20 °C (68 °F )
  • 8 °C (46 °F )
  • 54 mm (2.1 in )
  • 21 °C (70 °F )
  • 10 °C (50 °F )
  • 63 mm (2.5 in )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 8 °C (46 °F )
  • 61 mm (2.4 in )
  • 26 °C (79 °F )
  • 14 °C (57 °F )
  • 50 mm (2 in )
  • 26 °C (79 °F )
  • 13 °C (55 °F )
  • 46 mm (1.8 in )
  • 13 °C (55 °F )
  • 6 °C (43 °F )
  • 55 mm (2.2 in )
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Olympic host city

Olympics hosted

1956 Summer Olympics

The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. Instead,...

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Filming location

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Military post

People posted here:

Person From date To date
  • Jun 1940
  • Aug 1940
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Sports Team Location

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