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Slideshow: 7 Surprising Facts about Melbourne
By Joseph Birdsey
Updated March 6, 2016 Updated March 6, 2016G’day! With world-class universities, great nightlife, sun, sea, and surf, it’s no surprise that Melbourne places second in the recently released QS Best Student Cities 2016, named the world’s number two city for students behind Paris.
If you’re considering embarking on a study abroad adventure to Melbourne, why not whet your wanderlust with a few surprising facts? Did you know that Melbourne used to be Australia’s capital? What are the city’s most-spoken languages? What is the name for a local? Find out more about Melbourne by clicking through our favorite surprising facts about the city in the slideshow below.
Explore the world’s leading urban destinations for international students, with the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities. Published annual, this index assesses cities in five key categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity and affordability.
This article was originally published in December 2015 . It was last updated in March 2016
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Jo is part of QS's social media team. He also writes content for the site, and holds a BA English degree from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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