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Slideshow: 7 Surprising Facts about Sydney
By Joseph Birdsey
Updated March 6, 2016 Updated March 6, 2016In the latest QS Best Student Cities index, Sydney scores highly for “student mix”, “desirability” and “employer activity”, ranking as the world’s fourth-best city for students overall. Australia’s financial hub, Sydney is known for its iconic skyline, which also includes the famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But did you know that Sydney’s postcode is 2000, the same year that it hosted the Olympic Games? Can you guess the local nickname for that iconic bridge, or how many days of sunshine and rain the city has annually?
Discover our favorite surprising facts about Sydney by clicking through the slideshow below!
For more facts about Sydney and other leading student cities, check out the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities. This annual 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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