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Townsville is one of the most rapidly growing economies in Australia as far as the non capital cities are concerned. Townsville is the only city globally to refine three different base metals - Zinc, Copper and Nickel - and it is currently in strong contention for an aluminum refinery. The city has by far a well developed tourism industry and also boasts of being. The city's economic importance is enhanced by its port status. The city exports minerals from Mount Isa and Cloncurry, also beef and wool from the western plains and sugar and timber from the coastal regions. The region is a happy hunting ground for investors from all over the world. The city is also famous for its festivals and fun fairs. Ne can find numerous number of events and activities in this sunshine city of Australia.

Major Business Centers
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre:
The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is a versatile facility in northern Australia, catering for concerts, conventions, exhibitions and indoor sporting events. The Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, and Townsville itself, is the perfect place for any special event. The centre is world renowned for its versatility. The centre has hosted a number of events, including Davis Cup Tennis, the Mental Health Services Conference for 600 delegates, the Troy Dunn International Bull Riding Challenge, and the National Craft & Quilt Fair. We also hosted the historical sitting of Queensland Parliament, the first to be held outside of a capital city. The Centre is equipped with all modern facilities like Photocopier, Fax, a seperate Secretariat room, Convention office, Registration and merchandising rooms, International direct-dial telephones and Internet connectivity.

Anderson Park Botanic Gardens Townsville:
Anderson Park Botanic Gardens Townsville is one of the three separate gardens which together form Townsville Botanic Gardens being developed by the Metropolitan Council. Being a garden of international repute, Anderson Park is often crowded by plant enthusiasts and unfussy visitors. Planned under the Botanic Gardens Masterplan of Australia, Anderson Park perfectly caters to a wide variety of public activities and expectations. The arboretum inside contains fine varieties of tropical tree ferns, palms, pandanus, tropical fruit and economic plants. The specimen flora in the botanic garden represents collections from the Cape York Peninsula tropical rain forest plants. The plant gathering from North Queensland territory is another star attraction of the park.

Palmetum Townsville:
Palmetum, Townsville is the land of the palms. There are around 60 species of palm trees in this botanical garden. The evergreen, sunshine land features the best range of palms all over the world. There are around 300 species of palms available here in this park. Many endangered species of this variety of plant can be found in Palmetum, Townsville. Palmetum, Townsville developed day by day. The park authorities added new range of palm species and several scenic walks were also added for tourist attractions. The botanical garden is not only famous for the wide range of palms. The park is a good source of birds. The tourists who love bird watching will have a festive time while visiting the park. The park is a good example of a healthy and nature friendly eco system. The memorial for the Black Hawk Disaster is situated on the premises of the park.