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- New South Wales - named by James Cook when he first charted the coastline in 1770, because it reminded him of southern Wales.
- Victoria - named after Queen Victoria.
- Queensland - also named after Queen Victoria
- Tasmania - originally called Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania was renamed to reflect the first European discoverer of the island, Abel Tasman.
- South Australia - it is in the southern part of the continent.
- Western Australia - it takes up the entire western third of the continent.
- Northern Territory - originally part of South Australia, it was so named because it was in the north, and was a territory of the Commonwealth, not a self-governing state.
- Australian Capital Territory - originally called the Federal Capital Territory, it was renamed to the Australian Capital Territory in 1938. This territory encompasses the national capital, hence its name.
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What two states are territories states and what year did they become territories states?
The two mainland Australian territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, both of which became territories in 1911.
What are Australia's provinces called?
Australian does not have provinces. Its main divisions are called states and territories. Australia has six states and two territories. The states are:New South WalesQueenslandVictoriaSouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaTasmaniaThe two territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
Does the seven pointed star on the Australian flag represent the states and territories of australia?
Yes.Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory), and the seven external, or offshore, territories.
Does the seven-pointed star on the Australian flag represent the states and territories of Australia?
Yes.Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory), and the seven external, or offshore, territories.
Are mandatory reporting the same in all Australian states and territories?
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What two states or territories border the Great Australian Bight?
The Great Australian Bight is bordered by the two states called South Australia and Western Australia.
Which Australian state is named after a scientist?
There is no Australian State named after a scientist.The six Australian States are:Queensland (named in honour of Queen Victoria who reigned at the time);New South Wales (named after Wales in Great Britain);Victoria (again named after Queen Victoria);South Australia (geographical location);Western Australia (geographical location);Tasmania (named after explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman who first named it Van Diemen's land);and the two territories - Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory. Another possibility:However, if the question means which Australian state capital was named after a scientist, the answer is Darwin,capital of the Northern Territory.
Is homeschooling legal in Auststralia?
Homeschooling is in fact legal in all of the Australian states and territories.
The Tropic of Capricorn passes though which Australian states and territories?
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through three of the eight states and territories in Australia. They are, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland.
Is Sirius the federation star on the Australian flag?
No. Sirius does not feature on the Australian flag. The large star known as the Commonwealth Star or Federation Star is so named because its seven points represent the six states and numerous territories (mainland and off-shore) of Australia. The star represents the states coming together in Federation.
Which Australian territories are still controlled by the UK?
There are no Australian territories still controlled by the UK.
What does the biggest star on the Australian flag mean?
The biggest star on the Australian flag is the Commonwealth Star, which has seven points representing the six states of Australia and the territories. It symbolizes national unity and the connection of the states and territories to the Commonwealth of Australia.
