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