| Melbourne, Australia is home to nearly 3.5 million | | | | around town in their luxury vehicles, such as |
| residents and is the second largest city in terms | | | | Mercedes and limousines. Melbourne is known for |
| of population. This beautiful coastal city is | | | | its social atmosphere and the camaraderie that |
| entrenched with cultural activity as is evident by a | | | | occurs in its fine dining establishments. Guests |
| plethora of art galleries, cultural institutions, | | | | may also partake in the wines from the |
| museums, theatres, parks and gardens. Annually, | | | | established and world-renown Australian wineries. |
| the city hosts the posh Melbourne International | | | | Many sports enthusiasts reside in Melbourne and |
| Arts Festival in the month of October. The | | | | enjoy cricket, tennis, and a host of other sports. |
| Melbourne Museum's Carlton Gardens boasts the | | | | Australians enjoy outdoor activities ranging from |
| most beautiful flora and fauna of the island. The | | | | snorkeling, skiing, hiking, climbing, and camping. |
| Fitzroy Gardens are also notable. | | | | Melbourne also hosts an annual Melbourne |
| Melbourne is often voted in the top three "Most | | | | International Flower and Garden Show. Many |
| Livable Cities" in the world by the Economist | | | | musical festivals, art exhibitions, and other popular |
| Group's Intelligence Unit. The architectural design | | | | events frequent Melbourne. Many residents enjoy |
| of Melbourne is remarkable. The Yarra River is a | | | | the Australian Grand Prix annually. |
| focal point of much architectural development | | | | Business people will find the Central Business |
| within Melbourne. The designs are accented with | | | | District in the heart of Melbourne. International |
| impeccable landscapes, gardens and parks. The | | | | business people travel to and from the major |
| city possesses a European flair with quaint cafes, | | | | metropolis via Melbourne Airport. The GaWC |
| bookshops and a tram for commuters and | | | | Research Network designated Melbourne as a |
| visitors. In fact, the clean and efficient tram | | | | Beta World or Alpha City. Melbourne has also been |
| system is the largest of its kind in the world. | | | | ranked in the Top 20 Global Innovation Cities in |
| Shopping is in abundance in the area. Shopaholics | | | | the world by the Global Innovation Agency. It has |
| can indulge in a shopping spree at the Queen | | | | held this designation since 2007. This designation |
| Victoria Market. | | | | indicates Melbourne's importance in the global |
| Melbourne attracts the trend setters of the world | | | | economy. Port Phillip Bay serves the island and |
| with its metropolitan nightclubs and bars featuring | | | | supports commerce, as well as, tourism. |
| jazz. It is not uncommon to see people jetting | | | | |