Education in Australia. 1  The percentage of people employed in Australia with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification: 29%. 2  The percentage of people employed in Australia with a cert III or higher VET qualification: 31%.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest span in the world from its completion in 1937 until the Verrazano Narrows Bridge was built in New York in 1964. Today, it still has the ninth-longest suspension span in the world. 1  A few Golden Gate Bridge facts to illustrate its size: 2  Total length: Including approaches, 1.7 miles (8,981 feet or 2,737 m) 3  Middle span: 4,200 feet (1,966 m). 4  Width: 90 feet (27 m) 5  Clearance above the high water (average): 220 feet (67 m) more information...
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge started in 1933. The bridge, which was designed by engineer Joseph Strauss was built to connect San Francisco with Marin County across the 1600 meter (+5000ft) wide strait known as the Golden Gate which links the San Francisco Bay with the Pacific Ocean.hen the bridge was completed in 1937 it was the world's longest and tallest suspension bridge. Golden Gate Bridge. But above all this masterly example of engineering is a magnificent monument set against a beautiful backdrop.