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Q: What country was Sydney originally a penal colony for?
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What country was used as a penal colony for Sydney?

Pizza Town


Which large city became the first British colony in Australia?

The first British colony in Australia was Sydney. It was not a large city, but a very small settlement originally established as a penal colony at Port Jackson.


Was Tasmania the first penal colony in New South Wales?

No. The first penal colony in New South Wales was Sydney Cove, at Port Jackson. After a short time, it became known simply as Sydney. Tasmania was the second region to be settled as a penal colony, in 1804. This is apart from the convict camp established for particularly hardened criminals in 1801 in the area now known as Newcastle (originally King's Town).


Which large city became the first British colony in Australia in 1788?

The first British colony in Australia was Sydney. It was not a large city, but a very small settlement originally established as a penal colony at Port Jackson.


What was Australia originally established for?

It was established as a penal colony.


Devil's Island was a penal colony of which country until 1952?

It was a penal colony of FRANCE.


Who settled Australia as a prison colony?

Australia was originally settled as a penal (prison) colony by Great Britain in 1788. The first Governor who established the colony at Sydney was Arthur Phillip. Great Britain in 1788.


What was the name of the first penal colony in new south wales?

The first penal colony in New South Wales was Sydney Cove, at Port Jackson. After a short time, it became known simply as Sydney.


What did Australia start out as that no other country did?

Australia started out as a British penal colony in 1788 at Port Jackson, which is now part of Sydney. A prison


The first European settlement in what country was a penal colony?

The first European settlement in Australia was a penal colony.


What type of colony was Australia before the gold rush era?

Australia was originally a penal colony.


Did British originally established Australia to be agricultural?

No, it was established as a penal colony.