Ballarat, California: Places with the same names as Australian cities and states
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You've probably heard of Sydney, Canada, but have you heard of Surfers Paradise, Belgium?
Australian colonial names can be found in India, North America, Europe and the British Isles, but some are better known than others.
Here are all the places around the world that share the same name as Australian cities, states and sites.