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Australian States and Territories

Northern Territory. Queensland. Western Australia. South Australia. New South Wales. Victoria. Australian States and Territories. Tasmania. Back. Tasmania. Main city – Hobart Most of the island is national parks Cool, temperate climate. Tasmanian Devils.

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Australian States and Territories

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  1. Northern Territory Queensland Western Australia South Australia New South Wales Victoria Australian States and Territories Tasmania

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  3. Tasmania • Main city – Hobart • Most of the island is national parks • Cool, temperate climate. • Tasmanian Devils Click pic for video on Tasmanian Devils

  4. Victoria • 2nd largest city here – Melbourne • Australian Alps located here (GDR) • Smallest state Back

  5. New South Wales • Most populous state – Sydney is capital . • Great Dividing Range runs north and south, beautiful coast dominates the east. • Many different climate regions: arid, semi-arid, alpine, humid subtropical. • ACT is within NSW Back

  6. Queensland • Major city – Brisbane • Tourism is leading industry • Warm, tropical climate • Just off coast is Great Barrier Reef Click picture for info on Great Barrier Reef Back

  7. Fact: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system Fact: The Great Barrier Reef is composed of over 2,900 individual reef Fact: The Great Barrier Reef has over 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres Fact: The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space Fact: Tourism to the reef generates approximately AU$ 4-5 billion per year Fact: Thirty species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises have been recorded in the Great Barrier Reef Fact: Six species of sea turtles come to the reef to breed Fact: 215 species of birds (including 22 species of seabirds and 32 species of shorebirds) visit the reef or nest or roost on the islands Fact: Seventeen species of sea snake live on the Great Barrier Reef Fact: More than 1,500 fish species live on the reef Fact: There are at least 330 species of ascidians on the reef system http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/oceans/oceans-barrier-reef/

  8. South Australia • Major city – Adelaide • One of few regions in Australia that was not first settled by convicts. • Agriculture is important here – wine is a major export for this region • Very hot and dry. Back

  9. Western Australia • Largest state • Perth – largest city • Second largest iron ore producing region in the world. • Very arid Back

  10. Northern Territory • Least populated of all states or territories. • Darwin – major city. • Many national parks. • Uluru – popular tourist destination

  11. Better known as Ayers Rock. Probably one of Australia’s better known tourist attractions. 3.6 km long x 1.9 km wide x 1.6 km tall Back

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