Melbourne is a city located at the southern end of the east coast of Australia. It is the capital of the state of Victoria and the second largest metropolitan area in Australia. Melbourne is situated on the coastal plains to the northeast of Port Phillip Bay and is one of Australia's most important port cities and manufacturing centres. The city's motto is "Vires Acquirit Eundo". It boasts rich tourism resources: watching little penguins at St Kilda Pier, the Brighton Bathing Boxes, Puffing Billy steam train, and the Melbourne Zoo, which is the oldest zoo in Australia. Here you can see koalas, kangaroos and Asian elephants, making it perfect for families and animal lovers, among others.