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travel australia and oceania travelWhy is it called the Gold Coast?
Last Updated: 15th February, 2020
The Gold Coast was originally known as the South Coast (because it was south of Brisbane). However, inflated prices for real estate and other goods and services led to the nickname of "Gold Coast" from 1950. South Coast locals initially considered the name "Gold Coast" derogatory.
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Simply so, who named the Gold Coast?
The name 'Gold Coast' was first used in the 1940s by the Brisbane journalists. The journalists used this phrase to market the region post-war, as a large portion was for sale.
Furthermore, when did the Gold Coast become a city? May 16th, 1959
Also, what does Gold Coast mean?
Gold Coast. 1. A section of coastal western Africa along the Gulf of Guinea roughly corresponding to present-day Ghana. It was named for the large quantities of gold formerly found in the area and brought to the coast for sale.
Is the Gold Coast the East Coast?
The Gold Coast. Australia's Gold Coast is a leading tourism, business and events city boasting arguably one of the best lifestyles in the world. Situated in the south east corner of the state of Queensland, the Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline and is home to over half a million people.