The problem is one of placement and perspective. The former (of) reflects situations where sociologists maintain their disciplinary base (an academic sociology department for example) and train their sociological lens on fields of inquiry (such as medicine) for the purpose of answering sociological questions.
The Gold Coast was a British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa that became the independent nation of Ghana in 1957. The first Europeans to arrive at the coast were the Portuguese in 1471.
Where is Brisbane located? Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and it lies on the east coast of Australia, in Queenslandâs South-East corner. An hourâs drive south of the city are the golden beaches and theme parks of the Gold Coast. North of Brisbane are the Sunshine Coast beaches, national parks, rainforests and attractions like Australia Zoo. Just off the coast are the pristine Stradbroke and Moreton Islands, both popular day-trip or holiday destinations for locals and visitors alike. View Brisbane's key facts and figures.