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A major regional city in NSW, Albury, is situated on the Hume Highway. It lies to the north of the Murray River. This river is known to separate Albury from its twin city Wodonga. Both cities form an urban area with a combined population of 93,603. Sydney is located around 544 km away and is easily accessible by Albury. It is known that Albury is named after one village in England. In 1946, Albury was proclaimed as a city.

Places of Interest in Albury There are several tourist destinations in and around Albury. Rutherglen is a famous wine region which is visited by hundreds of people. Beechworth & Yackandandah are two notable goldfield towns in the area. Tourists love to spend time fishing and boating on the many lakes and rivers in the region. Tourists also love trips to the mountains and forest adventures. The famous Hume and Hovell Walking tracks are also quite popular amongst the residents and tourists. Besides, many people like to visit Monument hill, which offers a great view of the city.

Living in Albury Albury offers several facilities for living happily and comfortably in the city. There are several great places to eat where delicious food is available. There are several shopping destinations too, along with parks and playgrounds where people can spend their leisure hours.

History of Albury It is known that the Wiradjuri people occupied this region first. Next came other explorers and settlers, the prominent people being Charles Ebden and William Wyse. In Albury, the 1st European buildings were constructed right at a crossing that had small huts and a provision store. A few years later, there were some huts, two public houses, a blacksmith and police barracks located in the region. There are many plans to make this region an inland city. There are many big areas around this place which are purchased by the government.