capital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia
"Brisbane serves as the bustling capital and largest city of Queensland, situated in the southeastern corner where it was originally settled as a British penal colony."
A large city, the capital city of Queensland, Australia.
"Brisbane is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that serves as the cultural hub of Queensland, Australia."
The name Brisbane comes from Scottish Gaelic and Old English words meaning "break" and "bone," originally a nickname for someone who broke bones in fights. The Australian city and river are named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, who served as the governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.