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As the capital of the state of New South Wales, Sydney is a centre for business, education and professional services, not only for Australians but also for the whole South Pacific region. As the site of the first British colony in Australia, and the home of the Indigenous Eora people for many thousands of years, Sydney has a rich and unique history.

Many people around the world instantly envisage New York when they hear about the United States, but New York City, fondly known as NYC, has its own story and character. The city is a cultural and financial hub, and its theatres and art galleries influence worldwide trends. The 9/11 terrorist attacks shook New Yorkers, but did not break their remarkable spirit, or their ability to keep their city one of the most vibrant and diverse places on Earth.

Slums and palaces, Bollywood and beaches, Mumbai is a city unlike any other. Bursting at the seams with people, Mumbai somehow still manages to offer its population quiet and beautiful places where they can escape from the noise and traffic. The business and financial heart of India, Mumbai has expensive real estate alongside one of the largest slum areas in the world.

Starting with an early settlement dating from about 1600 years ago, Jakarta has grown to become a densely populated city and the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta has always been a center for trade. The old capital, Batavia, was the main port city for the Dutch East India Company, and was known around the world as a source of wealth through commerce.

London has developed into a centre of finance and commerce, with residents whose commitment to the arts has given it a vibrant theatre culture, and some of the world's best museums and galleries. Located on both sides of theRiver Thames, London is the most multi ethnic place in the UK. From Buckingham Palace to The LondonEye and Westminster, London has attractions that date from the ancient to the ultra-modern.The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.

Beijing has an ancient heritage as a capital city.It has successfully transitioned from being an administrative centre for the Emperors, to a powerhouse and hub for the government of thePeople's Republic of China. Beijing's mix of historic hutongs, and amazing modern buildings, fascinates the whole world. The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.

Weather and climate refer to the rain sunshine wind and temperature but they do it in different ways. They both describe the condition of the atmosphere - the fragile thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Find out what causes weather and climate and how we can predict what they will be like in the future.