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The World

United Arab Emirates > Dubai > Dubai

Average elevation: 0 m

Sydney

Australia > New South Wales

Sydney's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that seamlessly blends coastal features with inland plateaus. The city is divided into two primary regions: the relatively flat Cumberland Plain to the south and west of Sydney Harbour, and the elevated Hornsby Plateau to the north. The Cumberland…

Average elevation: 53 m

City of Melbourne

Australia > Victoria

Melbourne's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that transitions from flat coastal plains to rolling hills and mountainous regions. The city is situated at the northern end of Port Phillip Bay, where the terrain is predominantly flat, facilitating urban development. As one moves eastward, the…

Average elevation: 18 m

Victoria

Australia

Victoria, Australia, exhibits a remarkably varied topography shaped by the Great Dividing Range, which forms a west-to-east spine across the state. In the northeast, the Victorian Alps rise to the state’s highest point, Mount Bogong at 1,986 meters, amid deep valleys and snow-capped ridges, while westward,…

Average elevation: 179 m

Perth

Australia > Western Australia > City of Perth

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is situated on the Swan Coastal Plain, a flat expanse of sandy soil nestled between the Indian Ocean to the west and the Darling Scarp to the east. The Darling Scarp, also known as the Darling Range, is a low escarpment that extends north–south, marking a distinct…

Average elevation: 26 m

Australia

Australia's topography is characterized by vast, low-lying plains interspersed with notable highland regions. The Western Plateau, encompassing much of the continent's interior, is a flat expanse punctuated by isolated ranges such as the MacDonnell and Musgrave Ranges, as well as iconic formations like Uluru.…

Average elevation: 35 m

Brisbane

Australia > Queensland > Brisbane

Average elevation: 45 m

Queensland

Australia

Queensland's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that includes coastal plains, mountain ranges, plateaus, and expansive inland areas. The Great Dividing Range runs parallel to the state's eastern coast, forming a series of mountain ranges, plateaus, and upland areas. This range influences the…

Average elevation: 122 m

New South Wales

Australia

New South Wales (NSW), located on Australia's eastern seaboard, boasts a diverse topography that significantly influences its landscapes and ecosystems. The state's eastern edge is dominated by a narrow coastal plain, featuring regions such as the Illawarra and Shoalhaven near Nowra, characterized by rolling…

Average elevation: 154 m

Tasmania

Australia > Tasmania

The most mountainous region is the Central Highlands area, which covers most of the central western parts of the state. The Midlands located in the central east, is fairly flat, and is predominantly used for agriculture, although farming activity is scattered throughout the state. Tasmania's tallest mountain…

Average elevation: 220 m

Melbourne

Australia > Victoria

Melbourne is also prone to isolated convective showers forming when a cold pool crosses the state, especially if there is considerable daytime heating. These showers are often heavy and can include hail, squalls, and significant drops in temperature, but they often pass through very quickly with a rapid…

Average elevation: 185 m

Western Australia

Australia

Because the only mountain-building since then has been of the Stirling Range with the rifting from Antarctica, the land is extremely eroded and ancient, with no part of the state above 1,245 metres (4,085 ft) AHD (at Mount Meharry in the Hamersley Range of the Pilbara region). Most of the state is a low…

Average elevation: 194 m

Canberra

Australia

The area chosen for the capital had been inhabited by Indigenous Australians for up to 21,000 years, with the principal group being the Ngunnawal people. European settlement commenced in the first half of the 19th century, as evidenced by surviving landmarks such as St John's Anglican Church and Blundells…

Average elevation: 638 m

Adelaide

Australia > South Australia > Adelaide

Adelaide is north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf St Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. The city stretches 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills, and 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south. According to the Regional…

Average elevation: 148 m

South Australia

Australia

Average elevation: 110 m

Oslo

Norway > Oslo

Average elevation: 186 m

Gold Coast

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 42 m

Great Dividing Range

Australia

The Great Dividing Range, also known as the East Australian Cordillera or the Eastern Highlands, is a cordillera system in eastern Australia consisting of an expansive collection of mountain ranges, plateaus and rolling hills, that runs roughly parallel to the east coast of Australia and forms the…

Average elevation: 117 m

Newcastle

Australia > New South Wales > Newcastle

Average elevation: 5 m

City of Brisbane

Australia > Queensland

Brisbane's topography is characterized by a series of hills and ranges that define its landscape. The city is situated on a low-lying floodplain, with the Brisbane River meandering through its heart, creating a winding course with many steep curves from the southwest to its mouth at Moreton Bay in the east.…

Average elevation: 71 m

Box Hill

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 45 m

Toowoomba

Australia > Queensland

The city occupies the edge of the range and the low ridges behind it. Two valleys run north from the southern boundary, each arising from springs either side of Middle Ridge near Spring Street at an altitude of around 680 m. These waterways, East Creek and West Creek, flow together just north of the CBD to…

Average elevation: 458 m

Redbank Plains

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 68 m

Ludhiana

India > Punjab > Ludhiana (West) Tahsil

Ludhiana is located at 30°54′N 75°51′E / 30.9°N 75.85°E / 30.9; 75.85. It has an average elevation of 244 metres (801 ft). Ludhiana City, to its residents, consists of the Old City and the New City. The new city primarily consists of the Civil Lines area which was historically known as the…

Average elevation: 247 m

Mount Everest

Nepal > Koshi Province > Solukhumbu

Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation (snow height) of 8,848.86 m (29,031 ft 8+1⁄2 in) was most recently established in 2020 by the Chinese and Nepali authorities.

Average elevation: 7,847 m

Geelong

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 42 m

Brisbane River

Australia > Queensland

The RAAF also perform a practice session in the days preceding the event, serving as an opportunity to both practice beforehand and also promote Riverfire. One of the most popular RAAF aircraft to perform at Riverfire was the F-111 which was known for performing a 'dump-and-burn' above the city. The final…

Average elevation: 235 m

Glen Waverley

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 103 m

Brisbane

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 87 m

Kinglake

Australia > Victoria > Kinglake

Average elevation: 416 m

Picton

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 227 m

London

United Kingdom > England > London

Average elevation: 42 m

Baltimore County

United States > Maryland

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county covers 682 square miles (1,770 km2), of which 598 square miles (1,550 km2) are land and 83 square miles (210 km2) (12%) are water. It is the third-largest county in Maryland by land area. The larger portion of the terrain is undulating, with bold hills…

Average elevation: 123 m

Lerderderg State Park

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 459 m

Bucharest

Romania > Bucharest > Bucharest

Average elevation: 82 m

Cairns

Australia > Queensland

South of Smithfield and inland from the Northern Beaches along the edge of the Barron River flood plain are the suburbs of Caravonica, Kamerunga, Freshwater, and Stratford. This area is sometimes referred to as Freshwater Valley, though it is actually the lower part of Redlynch Valley; further up the valley…

Average elevation: 176 m

Scenic Rim Regional

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 261 m

Darwin

Australia > City of Darwin

Average elevation: 8 m

Mount Warrigal

Australia > New South Wales

The suburb includes "Native Dog Hill" and its surrounding areas. To the north and west are the shores of Lake Illawarra. With its high elevation above the surrounding areas and close proximity to the lake, the suburb has excellent views of the Pacific Ocean to the east, Lake Illawarra and the Illawarra…

Average elevation: 12 m

Melbourne

Australia > Victoria

Melbourne is also prone to isolated convective showers forming when a cold pool crosses the state, especially if there is considerable daytime heating. These showers are often heavy and can include hail, squalls, and significant drops in temperature, but they often pass through very quickly with a rapid…

Average elevation: 49 m

Iran

Iran's topography is diverse and dominated by rugged mountain ranges, which define much of its landscape. To the west, the Zagros Mountains stretch from the northwest to the southeast, with many peaks surpassing 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) in elevation. These mountains form a rugged barrier between Iran's…

Average elevation: 786 m

Basket Range

Australia > South Australia

Average elevation: 474 m

Pensacola

United States > Florida > Escambia County

The land is sloped up northward from Pensacola Bay, with most of the city at an elevation above that which a potential hurricane storm surge could affect.

Average elevation: 21 m

Monkerai

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 240 m

Aveley

Australia > Western Australia

Topographically, most of Aveley sits on even ground between 25-30 metres above sea level. The Ellen Brook cuts through a steep valley to the east. The western edge of the suburb is situated on a large hill on the Gnangara Mound, reaching 50 metres above sea level.

Average elevation: 36 m

Orange

Australia > New South Wales

Orange is a city in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is 254 km (158 mi) west of the state capital, Sydney [206 km (128 mi) on a great circle], at an altitude of 862 metres (2,828 ft). Orange had an estimated urban population of 40,493 as of June 2018 making the city a significant…

Average elevation: 852 m

Sandy Beach

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 11 m

Grampians National Park

Australia > Victoria

Mount William is known within the gliding community for the "Grampians Wave", a weather phenomenon that sometimes enables glider pilots to reach extreme altitudes of the order of 28,000 ft (8,500 m). This predominantly occurs during the months of May, June, September and October when strong westerly winds flow…

Average elevation: 262 m

Kilmore

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 349 m

Goulburn

Australia > New South Wales

Owing to its elevation, Goulburn has an oceanic climate (Cfb) with warm summers and cool winters; with a high diurnal range. Its climate is variable much of the year, though generally dry with maximum temperatures ranging from 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in July to 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January. Rainfall is…

Average elevation: 666 m

Parramatta

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 22 m

Morangarell

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 241 m

Mount Kosciuszko

Australia > New South Wales

Mount Kosciuszko is the highest summit in mainland Australia. Until 1977 it was possible to drive from Charlotte Pass to within a few metres of the summit, but in 1977 the road was closed to public motor vehicle access due to environmental concerns. The road is open from Charlotte Pass for walkers and cyclists…

Average elevation: 2,035 m

Port Macquarie

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 5 m

Nundle

Australia > New South Wales > Nundle

Average elevation: 704 m

Sydney

Australia > New South Wales

Phillip had been given no instructions for urban development, but in July 1788 submitted a plan for the new town at Sydney Cove. It included a wide central avenue, a permanent Government House, law courts, hospital and other public buildings, but no provision for warehouses, shops, or other commercial…

Average elevation: 32 m

Australian Alps

Australia > New South Wales

The Australian Alps are a mountain range in southeast Australia. It comprises an interim Australian bioregion, and is the highest mountain range in Australia. The range straddles the borders of eastern Victoria, southeastern New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory. It contains Australia's only…

Average elevation: 2,037 m

Nimbin

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 235 m

Murrurundi

Australia > New South Wales > Murrurundi

Average elevation: 626 m

Otago

New Zealand

Average elevation: 348 m

Cooleman Plain

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 1,290 m

Badgerys Creek

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 61 m

Toowong

Australia > Queensland > City of Brisbane

Average elevation: 33 m

Alexandra Hills

Australia > Queensland

Scribbly Gums Conservation Area is located on the eastern edge of Alexandra Hills, bordered by Redland Hospital to the east, and Flinders St and Winchester Rd to the north. The conservation area occupies approximately 152 hectares and contains the Redlands Track Park - a collection of 30+ mountain bike trails…

Average elevation: 34 m

Lismore

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 23 m

Bathurst

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 760 m

Ocean Shores

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 12 m

Warburton

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 525 m

Sunshine Coast

Australia > Queensland > Sunshine Coast Regional

The Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, showcases a diverse topography that harmoniously blends coastal plains with rugged hinterlands. Along its eastern edge, the region features expansive sandy beaches and coastal dunes that transition smoothly into fertile lowlands. Inland, the terrain becomes more…

Average elevation: 109 m

Glen Iris

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 46 m

Alstonville

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 131 m

Ballarat

Australia > Victoria

Ballarat has a moderate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with four distinct seasons. Its elevation, ranging between 400 and 630 metres (1,310 and 2,070 feet) above sea level, causes its mean monthly temperatures to tend to be on average 3 to 5 °C (5 to 9 °F) below those of Melbourne,…

Average elevation: 470 m

Larrimah

Australia

Average elevation: 182 m

Hobart

Australia > Tasmania

Although Hobart itself rarely receives snow during the winter due to the foehn effect created by the Central Highlands (the city's geographic position causes a rainshadow), the adjacent Kunanyi/Mount Wellington is frequently seen with a snowcap throughout the year including in summer. During the 20th century,…

Average elevation: 179 m

Imanpa

Australia

Average elevation: 510 m

Townsville

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 30 m

Cradle Mountain

Australia > Tasmania > Cradle Mountain

Average elevation: 1,144 m

Tasmania

Australia

The most mountainous region is the Central Highlands area, which covers most of the central western parts of the state. The Midlands located in the central east, is fairly flat, and is predominantly used for agriculture, although farming activity is scattered throughout the state. Tasmania's tallest mountain…

Average elevation: 6 m

Byron Bay

Australia > New South Wales

Byron Bay, located in northeastern New South Wales, Australia, is characterized by diverse topography shaped by its geological history. The town is part of the erosion caldera of the ancient Tweed Volcano, which erupted approximately 23 million years ago, resulting in the rich volcanic soils that define the…

Average elevation: 7 m

Mount Isa

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 391 m

Mccullys Gap

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 361 m

Thalgarrah

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 1,116 m

Drake Village

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 534 m

Lockyer Valley Regional

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 360 m

Sunshine Coast Regional

Australia > Queensland

The Sunshine Coast Regional area in Queensland, Australia, features a diverse topography that ranges from coastal plains to rugged hinterlands. Along the coastline, the terrain is predominantly flat, with average elevations around 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level. Inland, the landscape transitions to…

Average elevation: 56 m

Shire Of Nannup

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 127 m

Bondi Beach

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 31 m

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