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Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, is located in the south-eastern corner of Australia, and is the southernmost mainland capital city. As the capital city, Melbourne has become a large urban centre and is home to approximately 80% of the state's population. Melbourne is one of the world's most diverse and multicultural cities. Almost a quarter of Victoria's population was born overseas.
Melbourne has an extensive public transport network. It has one of the world's most extensive tram networks, one of a kind in Australia. For visitors there is a a free City Circle Tram, which takes in many of Melbourne's sights.
Melbourne is referred to as the garden city, and the state of Victoria is officially known as the garden state with parks and gardens in abundance.
Melbourne is on the Yarra river and Melbourne runs inland from Port Philip Bay to the south.The central area is oblong with Flinders Street to the south, Latrobe Street to the north, Spring Street to the east and Spencer street to the west. Running north to South are Swanston and Elizabeth streets.