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Australian states were originally separate colonies. Each had their own colonial administrations, their own defence forces and laws etc. The six colonies joined together to become federated as one nation on 1 January 1901, then instead of separate colonies they became states belonging to one nation (Australia) under a federal government.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo particular person or authority divided Australia up into states. The states developed from colonies, and the colonies developed as parts of the continent were settled. The first colony was New South Wales, but when the British settled in the south and the west, the colonies of South Australia and Swan River (later Western Australia) were established. Van Diemen's land (now Tasmania) was settled originally as part of New South Wales, but was given its own colonial administration. Similarly, Victoria and Queensland began as New South Wales, but boundaries were established to divide them separately once the need arose. The six colonies federated as the nation of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901.
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What is Australia split into?
Australia is divided into six states and two territories.
Is Australia divided into states?
Apart from North and South, East and West, Desert and non-Desert, Tropical and Temperate, no it is not. Back in the days when Australia was first discovered, the west half was called New Holland and the east half was called New South Wales. Since Federation, it is divided into six states and two territories
Is Australia made up of 7 states?
No. Australia is made up of six states and two territories.
What political regions are in Australia?
Australia does not have political regions as such aside from the nationals getting more votes from country areas. It is divided into states and Territory's which were the original colonies that federated to make up the Nation.
How many nations does Australia have?
The continent of Australia has just one country, and that is Australia. The country's official title is the Commonwealth of Australia. The nation of Australia is divided into six states and two territories.
What states was settled in by the colony of the first fleet?
If you mean, "What states were settled in by the colony of the first fleet?", the answer to that would be none because when the colony of the first fleet settled in Australia, the country was undecided and wasn't divided up into separate states.
What are the divisions of Australia called?
Australia is divided up into six states (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania - the island state), and two major interbal territories(Northern Territory and A.C.T Australian capital territory though they Australia do have smaller territories.
What country in Australia produces the most diamonds?
Australia is a single country. It is divided into six states and two territories. The state which produces the most diamonds is Western Australia.
What six states is Australia made up of?
Australia is made up of six states and two territories. The six states of Australia are:New South WalesTasmaniaVictoriaQueenslandWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaThe two mainland territories are:Northern TerritoryAustralian Capital Territory
Was the Oregon Trail divided up into States at that time in history?
No.
What is Brazil divided up in to?
Soccer Clubs and States and Cultures
Biggest state in aus?
Australia is made up of six states and various territories. The biggest state in Australia is Western Australia.
