- Penrith
- Sister city since : Dec. 9, 1994
General Information
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Located 55km west of Sydney, the central city of the southern Australia, Penrith is a quiet city situated at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Its main industries include livestock and dairy production. The city has a thriving tourist industry thanks to the local Penrith Valley, where visitors can enjoy exhilarating rafting. It has excellent boating and canoe race courses that were used in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Location
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Penrith, NSW, Australia (55km west of Sydney CBD)
Area : 407 ㎢
Population : 175,000
Location
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Penrith, NSW, Australia (55km west of Sydney CBD)
Administrative organization
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5 bureaus (Mayor: Elected from among members of the city council.)
Public officials : 1,800
Main industries : Livestock, dairy products
Regional characteristics
- Educational institutes : 33 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 1 university, 2 TAFE and postgraduate
- Culture & leisure : Boating, canoeing
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Main facilities : Jaon Sutherland Performing Arts Center, Museum of Fire, Sydney International Regatta Center (boat race course), wildlife zoo, Penrith Whitewater Stadium (canoe race course)
