Sydney is Australia's largest, most famous and oldest city. Sydney is also the capital of New South Wales. Sydney's population is currently more than 6,000,000 people (2016). Located on Australia's east coast, the city was established in 1788 in Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip who led the First Fleet from England. Built around the harbor of Jackson with its famous scenery, the city of Sydney is known as the "Harbor City". It is the largest financial center in Australia and is also an international tourist destination, famous for its many beautiful beaches and double architecture: the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. ).