Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria. It ranks as the second-most populous city in Australia. The name generally refers to an urban agglomeration covering approximately 9,993 square kilometres (3,858 sq mi), which encompasses 31 local government areas.
The term is also used specifically to denote the City of Melbourne, a distinct local government area. This specific administrative region is centered on the Melbourne central business district and its immediate surrounding areas.