australia for me the most beautiful country in the world Part 3
Cities, states and territories
Continental Australia is the largest island in the world, but also the smallest continent.
The country is divided into six states and two territories.
What are the Australian cities, states and territories?
Continental Australia is the largest island in the world, but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.
Territory of the Australian Capital
The(ACT) follows the boundaries of the country's capital,, and houses the government. The Australian Capital Territory is located 290 kilometers south of Sydney and is home to several important national institutions, such as the Parliament, the Australian War Memorial and the Australian National Gallery.
New South Wales(NSW) is Australia's oldest and most populous state. New South Wales was originally a penitentiary colony on the shores of Port Jackson, where the capital dynamic is today.
Sydney is the largest city in the country and is known for its idyllic beaches, superb hikes and world-famous restaurants. New South Wales is also home to popular attractions like the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region.
North territory At the north end of Australia stands the
(NT). , on the north coast, is the capital and is the largest city in the land. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost exactly at the geographic center of the country. It is in the Northern Territory that we find the famous (Ayers Rock), (the Olgas) and the kakadu national park
Queensland (QLD) is the second largest state in Australia and home to the famous Great Barrier Reef, the largest tropical subtropical forest in the world and the beautiful Queensland Islands - including World Heritage fraser island.
Brisbane is the state capital. The city enjoys winter sunshine and warmth above most Australian cities and is ideal for outdoor activities and water sports.
South Australia (SA) is located in the south central part of the country and covers the driest areas of the continent. Its capital is Adelaide which is an excellent springboard to explore the wineries of the Barossa Valley, the Flinder Range and Kangaroo Island. South Australia offers a thriving arts scene and is known as the "State of Festivals", with more than 500 events and festivals held each year.
Tasmania (TAS) is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia.
Hobart, its capital, was founded in 1804 and was then a penal colony. It is the second oldest capital of Australia after Sydney. A third of Tasmania is covered with national parks and countryside crossed by roads and hiking trails. It is one of the most mountainous islands in the world.
VictoriaThe (VIC) is the smallest continental state, but it contains the second most populous city in the country, Melbourne. Often referred to as the cultural capital of the country, Melbourne is known for graffiti in its narrow streets, trendy shops and cafes. In Victoria, the sport is also very popular and this is where the Australian Football was born. The only thing more sacred than football is the coffee and it is in Melbourne that you will find some of the best creams, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes from Australia.
Western Australia (WA) is the largest Australian state and a land of contrasts: from the desert to the east at its 13,000 kilometers of pristine coastline to the west.
Perth is the state capital and the fourth most populous city in Australia, well known for its tranquil beaches, green spaces and seafood.
Off Esperance, in the south of the state, is Middle Island, home to the incredible Pink Hillier Lake.
Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard-and-McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island and the Australian Antarctic Territory ( covering 42% of the Antarctic continent) overseas.
