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New South Wales (NSW) is one of Australia's states, located on the country's southeastern coast. The state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. New South Wales is bordered by Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The population of the state is around 8 million people.
The state economy is one of the largest in Australia, being responsible for about a third of the national GDP. It is also considered a major destination for millions of tourists who visit Australia each year, with major attractions including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the beautiful coastal beaches.
The state's climate varies from subtropical in the north to temperate in the south, allowing for a wide range of agricultural and horticultural activities. Areas in the west of the state are largely arid.
Some of the world’s oldest known archaeological sites are located in New South Wales such as, Mungo Lake remains which evidence of habitation around 40,000 years ago.
Overall, New South Wales offers a rich mix of city and rural lifestyles, with bustling cities and vast, quiet landscapes putting it among Australia's top destinations for residents and visitors alike.
