Botany Bay

Botany Bay is a shallow bay located on the eastern coast of Australia, near Sydney. It was first explored by Captain James Cook in 1770 and named for the many plant species he discovered there. Botany Bay holds historical significance as the site where the First Fleet of British ships arrived in 1788, marking the beginning of the colonial settlement in Australia. Today, the bay is part of a national park and serves as a recreational area, while its name often symbolizes Australia's colonial past and its development into a modern nation.