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As Australia's second largest city and the capital of Victoria state, Melbourne is a prosperous showcase for middle-class suburban life.
If you learn English in Melbourne you will find all the attractions you would expect: beautiful waterside suburbs, recreational facilities, shops, cinemas and restaurants.
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Melbourne has often been voted the world's most livable city. Did you know Melbourne has residents from more than 130 nations. Melbourne is famous for its mix of the old and the new. Historic buildings sit side by side with modern architecture, creating a unique and beautiful cityscape.
Melbourne retains a cosmopolitan flavor, partly because of its large immigrant population. Its most recent newcomers hail from Southeast Asia. Melbourne's prized quality of life includes access to recreation, good transportation facilities, and comfortable suburban living. Expansive green-lawned suburbs line the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, while parks, nature preserves, sports fields, swimming pools, and golf courses are scattered throughout the city.
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Outdoor recreational opportunities range from water sports on the bay to downhill skiing nearby. The city's financial and industrial district is centered in a downtown loop, which is served by a subway and a convenient network of electric trains, buses, and tramcars. Melbourne's cultural arts were revitalized in 1984 with the completion of the Victorian Arts Gallery.
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