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Queensland: The Sunshine State of Australia

Discover the tropical paradise of Queensland, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef. Explore Brisbane, the capital named after Governor Thomas Brisbane, and visit the popular Gold Coast and peaceful Sunshine Coast. Don't miss out on the world-class theme parks and unique wildlife encounters. Start your unforgettable adventure in the Sunshine State!

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Queensland: The Sunshine State of Australia

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  1. Basic facts • TheSunshineState • populationof 3.5 million • the most popularholidaydestinationforAustralians • tropicalbeaches, rainforests , distantstations • theoutback – 3.5 timesbiggerthanthe UK • theworld´s bestqualityopals • oneoftheworld´s largestminingareasforcopperandzinc

  2. Brisbane • thecapitalof QLD • 3rd largestAustralian city / 2.5 mil. / • AsianAustralians – thelargestethnic minority • stilthouses – woodenhouses on tallposts • coolairunderthe house • verandahs

  3. Whoisthecapital city namedafter ?

  4. ThomasBRISBANE - theformergovernorof NSW He ordered to built a newconvict settlement forrepeatoffenders. Thiswasthebeginningofthe city of Brisbane.

  5. TheGold Coast • calledAustralian Miami • top touristdestination • 40 km of surf beaches • SurfersParadise – theheartofTheGoldCoast • themeandwaterparks

  6. DREAMWORLD thelargesttheme park in Australia TowerofTerror ThunderRiverRide

  7. SEA WORLD thebiggest in theSouthern hemisphere themarinemammal park theoceanarium

  8. WET ´ n ´ WILD WATER PARK Tornado

  9. TheSunshinecoast • northof Brisbane • more peacefulthanTheGoldCoast • nationalparks • Crocoseum – a crocodile show Crocoseumin Australia ZOO

  10. The Great BarrierReef • stretchesalongtheeastcoast in QLD • thelargest in theworld • oneoftheNaturalWondersoftheworld • on the UNESCO Heritage List / since 1981 / • paradisefordiversandphotographers • seacreatures – whales, sharks, dolphins, turtles • 1500 fish species • 4 000 typesofmollusks • around 900 islandsscatteredaroundthe GBR

  11. starfish octopus turtle

  12. HowlongisthegreatBarrierReef ?

  13. 2 500 km

  14. Fraser Island theworld´s largestsandy island Dingoes live there.

  15. Resources: www.en.wikipedia.org/queensland www.en.wikipedia.org/brisbane www.en.wikipedia.org/goldcoast www.en.wikipedia.org/sunshinecoast www.en.wikipedia.org/greatbarrierreef www.en.wikipedia.org/fraserisland

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