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The Sydney River is a short river located in Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Murray River in Australia. ... Cape Breton County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 12th 55,283 km² 3. ...


It measures approximately 10 kilometres in length, draining an area southwest of the former city of Sydney and emptying into the South Arm of Sydney Harbour. The community of Sydney River, located at its mouth, takes its name from the river. Sydney, Nove Scotia, on Cape Breton Island Sydney is a community in Nova Scotia, Canada, and is located on its namesake harbour. ... Sydney River is the name of a community located in Nova Scotias Cape Breton Regional Municipality on Cape Breton Island. ...


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Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2877 words)
Sydney is a significant global and domestic tourist destination and is regularly declared to be one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world, admired for its harbour, beautiful coastline, warm and pleasant climate and cosmopolitan culture.
Sydney is located in a coastal basin between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west.
Sydney occupies two geographical regions: the Cumberland Plain, a relatively flat or rolling region lying to the south and west of the harbour, and the Hornsby Plateau, a plateau north of the harbour, up to 200 m in elevation, dissected by forested valleys.
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