Best known as the surf, sand and party capital of Australia, this sun-drenched Queensland city an hour south of Brisbane actually has a lot more to offer than the stereotype would have you believe, especially when you leave Surfers Paradise to the tourists and explore a little further afield.
AUSTRALIA
Capital City: CanberraPopulation: 23.35mCurrency: Australian dollar (AUD)Language(s): EnglishReligion(s): Christian 64%Dialling code: +61