A small historical reference
Geography: Coffs Harbour, in Australia, is a coastal city located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales about 540 km (340 mi) north of Sydney, and 390 km (240 mi) south of Brisbane. It is one of the largest urban centres in the North Coast region, with an estimated population of 68,572 as at June 2015. (Wiki)
Date of foundation: circa 1870s
History: Coffs Harbour's economy was once based mainly on bananas, now being superseded by blueberries as well as tourism and fishing. The wider region is known as the Bananacoast.
The city has a campus of Southern Cross University, a public and a private hospital, several radio stations, and three major shopping centres.
Population: 68 572
Sights: Coffs Harbour is near numerous national parks, including a marine national park.
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