Sydney is considered the most beautiful city in Australia, as it is the oldest city dating back to 1770 when Captain Cook first arrived, and has since grown from a few tents to home over 3.5 million people today. While Sydney prides itself on its modern and newest architecture, fashion, and culture, it also maintains historical areas like Paddington with 100-year old houses. Sydney faces challenges common to other major cities such as poverty, homelessness, and lack of opportunities for some, though it is considered small by global standards with only 3.5 million residents.