What was the original destination of the penal colony before Sydney?
Botany Bay
Port Jackson
Fremantle
Port Arthur
Answer
Botany Bay, located in present-day Australia, was initially intended as the destination for a penal colony established by the British Empire in the late 18th century. However, upon arrival in 1788, the site was deemed unsuitable due to its poor soil quality and lack of fresh water.
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