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No. Australia has 6 states:
1.Queensland
2. New South Wales
3. Victoria
5. Western Australia
6. Tasmania
There are two mainland territories:
1. Australian Capital Territory
2. Northern Territory
There is a mistaken belief that Jervis Bay, which is the seaport for the ACT is a separate territory. It is not separate, as it is part of the ACT.
There are also seven external (offshore) territories:
1. The Australian Antarctic Territory (in Antarctica)
2. Coral Seas Territory or Islands, which are a group of uninhabited islands in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia
3. Norfolk Island, which is in the Pacific Island off Australia's east coast, between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia
4. Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands - these islands are sub-Antarctic, positioned in the Indian ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica
5. Territory of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island, which are in the Indian Ocean in southwest Asia, halfway between northwestern Australia and Timor island
6. Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which is in the Indian Ocean, about half way between Australia and Sri Lanka.
7. Territory of Christmas Island, which is in the Indian Ocean, about 2600 kilometres northwest of Perth
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What states make up mainland Australia?
Only five states and two territories make up mainland Australia: * Western Australia * South Australia * New South Wales * Victoria * Queensland * Northern Territory * Australian Capital Territory. Tasmania is the sixth state, but it is not on the mainland. It is the island state that lies across Bass Strait.
What are the five most populated countries in Australia?
There is only one country in Australia - that is Australia. It is divided into 6 states and two territories. The population of the two territories (Northern Territory and ACT) ia lower than that of any of the states. Australia is a continent consisting of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and many island nations in the Pacific Ocean. Oceania is also a common name for the group of island nations. So many people refer to the continent as Australia and Oceania. The top populated countries of Australia and Oceania are 1. Australia - 22,000,000 2. Papua New Guinea - 7,000,000 3. New Zealand - 5,000,000 4. East Timor - 1,000,000 5. Fiji - 850,000
What does the federation star represent on Australia's flag?
The Federatin star, situated below the Union Jack, is also known as the Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the unity of the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
Name five differences between north America and Australia?
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What has the author Ronald Rose written?
Ronald Rose has written: 'Five Honest Guineas' 'Australia's island territories' -- subject(s): Territories and possessions
What states shares a border with five other states?
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What does the federation star on the Australia flag represent?
The Federatin star, situated below the Union Jack, is also known as the Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the unity of the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
What does the 6 stars represent on the australian flag?
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How many states in belgium?
Belgium is divided into three regions. These regions are then divided into five provinces each (total of 15).
Five countries in the temperate region?
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How many of the stars represented on the Australian flag can be seen over Australia?
There are six stars on Australia's national flag. Five of them form the constellation of the Southern Cross, while the sixth is the Commonwealth star, also known as the Federation star, representing Australia's states and territories.
How did the first reconstruction act divide the 10 southern states?
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