ESEAP Conference 2022/Travel guide
Wikivoyage has a detailed travel guide about Sydney. For deeper understanding about the city, you may refer to this article in Wikipedia.
| Demonym | Sydneysider Australian |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (AEDT in November) Convert 2pm Sydney to your time zone |
| Official Language | (Australian) English |
| Dominant Religion | Christianity |
| Currency | Dollar (AUD / $) US$ 1.00 = AU$ 1.46 as of July 10, 2022 (check latest exchange rates) |
| Climate | Humid subtropical climate Spring (November) Average rainfall: 47 mm/month Relative Humidity: 56% Average High: 24 °C Average Mean: 20.4 °C Average Low = 14 °C |
| Plug Type: | Type I (Unique to Australia / New Zealand)  Mains: 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Driving Orientation | Drives on the left |
| Country Code | +61 Area Code: 02 (Sydney) |
| Airports | Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) |
| Population | 5,231,147 (2021 census) Density: 433/km2 (2021) |
| Total Land Area | 12,367.7 km2 |
| Ride Hailing / Rideshare | Uber, Ola, DiDi, Bolt, Shebah, GoCatch |
| Dominant Mobile / Internet | Telstra Optus Vodafone (TPG Telecom) |
| Emergency dial number | 112 (mobile) 000 (desk phone) |
Customs & declaration
[edit]Australia has strict biosecurity laws that prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into the country, devastating valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as well as their unique environment.
For the list of items prohibited and require declaration, please visit the Australian Border Force website.
Map of Sydney
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Map of Sydney. Conference venue pinned.