New South Wales is a major global and Asia-Pacific cultural hub. Home to a diverse population of 7.3 million people; NSW is Australia’s oldest, largest and most cosmopolitan state. It is also an economic powerhouse, with an economy larger than Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. In addition to its cultural and economic strengths, the global status of NSW is underpinned by its international transport links, with over 1000 flights operating per week. These are just a few reasons why New South Wales is Australia’s ‘First State’.