Melbourne

Melbourne (/ˈmɛlbərn/;[4][5] locally: [ˈmɛ̝ɫbən] ( listen)) is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia.[6] The name "Melbourne" refers to an urban agglomeration area (and census statistical division) spanning 9,900 km2 (3,800 sq mi) that comprises the greater metropolis – as well as being a common name for its metropolitan hub, the Melbourne City Centre. It is a leading financial centre in Australia, as well as the Asia-Pacific region,[7][8] and has been ranked the world's most livable city since 2011 (and among the top three since 2002), according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).[9][10] In 2013 the EIU also ranked Melbourne the fourth most expensive city in the world, tying with Oslo, Norway.[11] Melbourne is rated highly in the areas of education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, tourism and sports