New South Wales Key Facts

Location

Southeast Australia.

Time

GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).

Area

801,640 sq km (309,515 sq miles).

Population

6.9 million (official estimate 2007).

Population Density

8.6 per sq km.

Capital

Sydney. Population: 4.3 million (2006).

Geography

The landscape ranges from the subtropical north to the Snowy Mountains in the south, which contain Australia's highest point, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228m/7,310ft). There are over 1,300km (800 miles) of coastline with golden beaches and picturesque waterways and rivers, including the Murray River.
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