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10 Best Places to Live in Australia.
澳大利亚最适合宜居的十大地方
Australia is perhaps the most unique continent and country on planet Earth,
澳大利亚可以说拥有世界上最独特的大陆，同样也是最特别的国家，
with its immensely indigenous population and eco-system,
它的原住民人口非常多，生态系统完善，
stemming back to tens of thousands of years ago.
这一系统可以追溯到数万年以前。
With cultures unique to the continent, such as Aboriginal, Melanesian and Torres Strait Islander cultures,
这里有独特的文化，比如土著人、美拉尼西亚人以及托雷斯海峡岛民文化，
Australia offers a world of experience that can't be gained in any other civilization.
这里的旅游体验是其它文化无法比拟的。
With climates ranging from tropical, to desert, to grassland, to more temperate regions in the south,
气候变化从热带、沙漠、草地到气候温和的南方，
Australia is a geographically diverse continent with mass appeal in terms of education,
地理多样性明显，而更吸引人眼球的还有这里的教育、
job opportunity, art and entertainment and overall quality of life.
就业机会、艺术、文娱以及较高的生活质量。
Here are just some of the 10 best places to live in Australia,
以下是我们为您带来的十大最适宜居住地区，
from the largest cities to the smallest rural gems.
依次从大城市到小村庄。
One: Melbourne, Victoria.
维多利亚州首府墨尔本
Melbourne is the most populated city in Australia's state of Victoria,
墨尔本是维多利亚州人口最多的城市，
with a growing population of over 4,500,000 residents.
总人口超450万。
It is the state capital and has set the pace for modern and urban growth and development in Oceania.
它是首府城市，也是大洋洲现代城市发展的标杆。
The city has experienced positive economic growth over the years
多年来，墨尔本经济增速迅猛，
and has both powerful job and real estate markets.
就业市场和房地产市场广阔。
Melbourne has a geographically diverse climate,
在这里，不同地区的气候也是多种多样，
with cool and breezy coastal conditions as well as hot and dry inland areas.
沿海地区微风徐徐，内陆地区干燥炎热。
Culture and entertainment are alive and well in Melbourne,
这里的文化和娱乐活动也是多姿多彩，
with an array of multi-media festivals as well as literary and educational strength.
拥有各式各样的多媒体节日，文学和教育水平也非常高。
The city is well known for hosting events such as the Melbourne International Arts Festival,
一系列盛会也是远近闻名比如墨尔本国际艺术节，
the Melbourne Fringe Festival, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival,
墨尔本艺穗节还有国际戏剧节，
which welcome visitors and participants from all over the world.
吸引了全球众多参与者和游客。
Popular points of interest include the National Gallery of Victoria,
著名旅游景点包括维多利亚国立美术馆，
the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and the East End Theatre District.
澳洲当代艺术中心以及东端剧院区。
Two: Mackay, Queensland.
昆士兰州麦基
Mackay is located on the eastern coast of Australia in the state of Queensland,
它位于澳大利亚东海岸，属于昆士兰州，
also known as the country's "Sunshine State".
这里有“阳光之州”的美誉。
Mackay has a modest population of approximately 75,000 residents
人口适中，大约7.5万，
and is an artistic community with a strong ocean enthusiasm with its shoreline proximity.
它也是一个充满艺术氛围的地区，因靠近大海，所以这里有许多水上运动爱好者。
The city has superb school districts and educational value
这里有一流的校区，教育水平高，
while the public also promotes music and overall creative expression through events
通过丰富多彩的活动，人们对音乐和艺术创造也有着不一样的表达，
such as the Festival of the Arts and the River Sessions Festival.
这些活动包括艺术节以及“River Sessions”节。
Mackay is flourishing, economically speaking, with its rapid growth in the mining and marine industries,
经济方面，麦基更是蓬勃发展，采矿和海洋产业更是高歌猛进，
allowing for more job opportunities and tourism based income to pour in.
就业机会增多，以旅游业为主体的收入增多。
Three: Wodonga, Victoria.
维多利亚州沃东加
Wodonga is a city in Victoria located near New South Wales
沃东加属于维多利亚州，靠近新南威尔士州，
and has a small population of just over 38,000 residents.
人口很少，只有3.8万多人。
It is well known for its accessibility to other major cities in the region and its overall family friendly nature.
这里被誉为四通八达的城市，它连通着许多主要城市，家庭成员之间关系和睦。
The Wodonga community has a great passion for sports, especially cricket and football,
民众对运动情有独钟，尤其是板球和足球，
and the city prides itself in having year round access to athletic events and activities.
每年，许多体育盛世和活动都会在这里举办。
The city is also home to the Wodonga District and Turf Club,
这里还有著名的赛马俱乐部，
which specializes in horse racing and is responsible for the annual Wodonga Cup.
且专门用于赛马活动，每年的“沃东加杯”都会在这里举行。
The city is quaint with beautiful landscapes of lush green hills and a close proximity to the Murray River.
这里自然景色优美，郁郁葱葱的群山，且紧邻墨累河。
Along with Wodonga's stable athletic environment is the assortment of random icons
除了这里的运动氛围外，其它著名景观比如，
such as the World's Largest Rolling Pin, as seen in the Guinness Book of World Records.
世界上最大的擀面杖，它可是吉尼斯世界纪录创造者。
Four: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
新威尔士州沃加沃加
Wagga Wagga is a humble community located in the growing yet quiet New South Wales region of Australia.
这不是一座喧哗的城市，是一座正在不断发展，但却宁静安详的城市。
The city thrives on the beauty of undeveloped land, low crime rates,
这里有许多尚未开发的土地，犯罪率极低，
and an atmosphere free of corruption or disturbance.
这里没有贪污腐败，也没有喧嚣与困扰。
For newcomers who are craving the changing of seasons,
对于那些渴望改变，体验季节更替的新访客，
Wagga Wagga is a location in Australia that actually welcomes all characteristics
由于这里的地理位置，它可以算是应有尽有，
related to winter, spring, summer, and fall.
真的是四季如春。
Even with a population of over 55,000 residents,
人口超5.5万，
Wagga Wagga maintains a small town quality of life while presenting a world of opportunity
沃加沃加保持着小城镇的生活质量，但同时也为
for job seekers, children, military personnel, and individuals in search of tranquility and safety.
求职者、儿童、军人以及个人提供了一处安静安全的理想居所。
Locals can enjoy a variety of shopping opportunities at nearby malls, rugby games,
附近商店为居民提供了不一样的购物体验，还有橄榄球运动，
and outdoor activities such as swimming and camping at the Murrumbidgee River.
游泳以及马兰比吉河露营等户外活动。
Five: Brisbane, Queensland.
昆士兰州布里斯班
Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia
布里斯班是澳大利亚第三大城市，
with a population of over 2,300,000 residents and is the capital of Queensland.
总人口超230万，昆士兰首府。
Brisbane is a metropolitan full of color and diversity with immense economic growth
是一座丰富多彩的现代化城市，经济发展强劲，
propelled by art and technology, which have inspired an increase in tourist activity,
包括艺术和技术产业，这也推动了旅游活动，
thus bringing in even more revenue.
从而收入增加。
It is the premier destination in Australia for college students
它也是大学生的首选城市，
with a total of nine universities offering studies in music,
这里的九所大学提供音乐、
performance art, engineering, theology, biology, journalism, and more.
表演艺术、工程、神学、生物、新闻学等专业。
Visitors can get a heaping taste of Brisbane culture by visiting local institutions
参观当地展馆，游客可以亲身体验到这里的文化气息，
such as the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Art Gallery, and the State Library of Queensland.
比如昆士兰现代美术馆，昆士兰美术馆以及昆士兰州立图书馆。
The city has spawned an array of popular music artists
这里产生了许多流行音乐人，
and was once nominated as one of the top music cities in the world by Billboard.
“Billboard”网站曾提名布里斯班为全球音乐城市之一。
For those in search of nature inspired activities and attractions,
想寻找与大自然有关的活动和景观，
Brisbane is home to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary,
这里有龙柏考拉动物园，
the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, and the Brisbane Forest Park.
汤姆爵士天文馆以及布里斯班森林公园。
