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Which state is smaller Queensland South Australia or New South Wales?
Queensland is larger than South Australia in both area and population.
Why did Queensland separate from New South Wales?
The people of Brisbane wanted it. This separation was done in opposition to the wishes of the New South Wales Governor, but the British government decided in favour of a petition from the people of Brisbane and that it would be better done now, than later. In 1859, Queen Victoria signed Letters Patent, which declared that Queensland was now a separate colony from New South Wales. On 6 June 1859, the former Moreton Bay District was granted separation from New South Wales, and given the name of Queensland, with Brisbane as its capital city. The first Governor was Sir George Ferguson Bowen.
Is grade 9 in Queensland the same as in New South Wales?
Currently, in Queensland, children in a particular year level tend to be one year younger in age than their southern counterparts. This trend is gradually changing, as children are being accepted for Prep and Grade 1 six months later than they used to, in order to allow for better maturity.
In what year was Queensland formed from New South Wales?
The settlement of Moreton Bay was separated from New South Wales and established as a new Colony named Queensland (for Queen Victoria) in 1859. On 10 September 1825, the settlement was given the name of Brisbane, and no longer called the Moreton Bay colony, but it was still part of the New South Wales territory. This act was done in opposition to the wishes of the New South Wales Governor, but the British government decided in favour of a petition from the people of Brisbane and that it would be better done now, than later. In 1859, Queen Victoria signed Letters Patent, which declared that Queensland was now a separate colony from New South Wales. On 6 June 1859, the former Moreton Bay District was granted separation from New South Wales, and given the name of Queensland, with Brisbane as its capital city. The first Governor was Sir George Ferguson Bowen.
Are Croatia better than Wales in football?
Yes they are way better then Wales .
What is the difference between Wales and NZ?
They are in different hemisphere's Wales in the North and NZ in the south, New Zealand is much bigger than Wales. NZ also has a far better Rugby team.
How much of Queensland is flooded?
Currently a land mass greater than the state of New South Wales or on a European scale a land mass larger than the size of France and Germany combine is currently under water
How many outbacks are in Queensland?
The outback is one vast area of Australia, encompassing much of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and just a small corner of Victoria, depending on one's understanding of the term "outback". There can be no plural for outback, and there cannot be more than one "outback".
How big is Queensland Australia compared to the size of England?
In area, Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia, covering 1,852,642 km2. The area of New South Wales is 802 000 km2. Population is a different story, as New South Wales is the most populated state in Australia. In June 2004, the estimated population of New South Wales was 6,731,295. Compare this to the March 2008 figure for Queensland, when the population was estimated at 4,253,236.
What is the name of the biggest mountain range in Queensland?
The main mountain range in Queensland is the Great Dividing Ridge, which runs North to South-East from just above the Eastern Australian city of Cairns down as far as Brisbane. Other than that, Queensland is a flat Australian state.
What fruit is in season in Australia in July?
It depends on the state. Strawberries come into season in Queensland in July. In New South Wales, apples are in season. Mandarins also come in season, but this is earlier than July.
What can new zealand do better than wales?
Rugby
