Brisbaneis Australia'sthird largest city and the state capital of Queensland.

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Brisbane has become one of the country's most progressive centres.Since playing host to a string of major international events in the'80s, including the 1982 Commonwealth Games and Expo '88, Brisbanehas developed into a lively, cosmopolitan city with severalinteresting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riversidepark, a busy cultural calendar and decent nightlife.

Queensland's growing tourism industry has brought an influx ofvisitors to the capital, and with its near-perfect climateyear-round, Brisbane comes as a pleasant surprise to most visitors.The city is also surrounded by some of the state's major touristdestinations, and there are plenty of options for daytrips.