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Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia
and the largest city and capital of the state of Victoria. Melbourne is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
The city is a melting pot with over a quarter of the population being born
overseas. There are approximately 60 cultural groups speaking 170 languages,
giving this City its unique character. Because Melbourne is a cultural melting pot, there exists an unrivalled passion for dining which is evident in the thousands of restaurants that serve up cuisine from around the world. Melbourne's recognition as the cultural capital of Australia is supported by many film and food festivals, art exhibitions, and musicals. The city is also famous for events like the Australian Grand Prix or the Melbourne International 
Flower and Garden Show.
Melbourne is built around Port Phillip Bay and extends west into the plains and east into the Dandenongs hills. The climate is liable to extremes through out the year from very hot to cold. The weather is also unpredictable and as they say, you can experience all four seasons in one day. Melbourne's many parks also eccentuate the changing seasons throughout the year.
Melbourne has the biggest tram network in the world. The network consists mainly of roads, but also has some light rail routes. The trams are iconic and recognised as cultural assets. Heritage trams offer free rides around an inner city circular route.
Federation Square is a civic centre and cultural corner of the city. It is centred around two public spaces, St. Paul's Court and The Square. It is Victoria's second most popular tourist attraction. Melbourne is also known for its extensive network of lively city lanes which include Block Place, Royal Arcade, Centre Place, and Chinatown. They contain a huge variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Melburnians love sport and particularly Australian Rules football a sport that started in Melbourne. The national competition (AFL) has 16 teams, with over half the league being based in Melbourne. Horseracing is also popular. The Melbourne Cup for example is one of the worlds great horse races and the event is marked with a public holiday on the first Tuesday of November. The main summer sport is Cricket and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the world's leading grounds. Every January, Melbourne hosts the Australian Open one of the four Grand Slam tennis championships and March is the the start of the Formula One Grand Prix season which takes place in Melbourne.
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