Geelong, Victoria

Geelong is a port city of 200,067 people (2003 census) located on Corio Bay. The city is located 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Geelong is covered by the municipality of The City of Greater Geelong, and is Victoria's largest regional city.

Economy and culture

The town's major industries include a Shell oil refinery in Corio, an Alcoa aluminium smelter at Point Henry, and a Ford Motor Company plant in North Geelong and Norlane.

Related Topics:
Shell - Corio - Alcoa - Aluminium - Point Henry - Ford Motor Company - North Geelong - Norlane

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The nearby town of Torquay is the location of many surfing equipment and clothing manufacturers, notably Rip Curl, as well as some of Australia's finest surf beaches. Geelong has also given birth to a number of major Australian bands, such as Magic Dirt and Warped.

Related Topics:
Torquay - Surfing - Rip Curl - Magic Dirt - Warped

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