Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and is the 3rd largest city with almost 2 million inhabitants. At the time of the last census, this city had the largest rate of growth at 2.2%. This city is located on the Brisbane river which was named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, who was the New South Wales Governor from 1821 till 1825.
Approximately 930 km north of Sydney, it has a hot human climate in summer, with mild winters. Many big thunderstorms occur from Spring to Autumn, including episodes of hail and huge rainfalls. However, 2006 was the city's driest year in over 100 years, and therefore residents of Brisbane are on level 6 water restrictions for usage of water outdoors.
The economy of Brisbane is varied, with tourism being a large industry. Other industries include white collar industries such as education and jobs located around the CBD, and blue collar industries such as petroleum refining, paper milling and metal working. The Port of Brisbane exports a number of materials such as sugar, grain and coal, and is a large contributor to the economy.'
Sights worth seeing in Brisbane include the Botanic Gardens, the Maritime Museum and Queensland Art Gallery.
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