Melbourne is located in the Australian province of Victoria. It currently has a population of over three million people. Melbourne contains 71.2 percent of the population of Victoria. It is a primate city. Melbourne's economy is focused on its port functions and manufacturing. In 1994 it was voted the world's most livable city. It is the least polluted for its size and has a very low crime rate. Melbourne is moving into the 21st century at a rapid pace. See the links below to learn more about Melbourne.
This page was compiled for Macalester College's Geography of World Urbanization class taught by professor David Lanegran
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