Captain Cook sighted Sydney's harbour in 1770 and named it Port Jackson. 18 years later Captain Arthur Phillip arrived with 11 ships carrying convicts from Britain. He named the settlement Sydney Cove, in honor of Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary.

Sydney has grown rapidly to become a glamorous international city boasting some of the best the world has to offer. The city now embraces a rich multicultural community that totals almost four million people.

With its spectacular harbor and vibrant culture, Sydney is a world class city offering something for everyone. The Olympic Games of the year 2000 are taking place in Sydney.