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Aerial view of Melbourne's central business district, with Princes Bridge and Flinders Street train station in the foreground.
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria, Australia. It is situated at the head of Port Phillip Bay on the southeastern coast of the country.12
The city is located at the northern end of the bay, approximately 30 nautical miles (55 km) from its narrow entrance. Historically, the city originated at the mouth of the Yarra River and has since expanded significantly, particularly toward the east. The metropolitan area covers a largely flat terrain, with most of the land situated less than 390 feet (120 metres) above sea level.3