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Queensland
Questions about the Australian state of Queensland, on the east coast of the continent.
967 Questions
What does the Maltese Cross represent on the Australian Queensland flag?
A letter in the Queensland State Archives reveals that not even the Queensland Government knows the significance of the Maltese Cross on the Queensland flag.
The most credible theory is that Queensland and the Victoria Cross became allied as a result of the fact that the Victoria Cross is a form of the Maltese Cross. The Victoria Cross was first offered in 1857 by Queen Victoria at the close of the Crimean War and Queensland was established as an independent state in 1859, just two years later.
How many people are allowed in a car with a learner license?
This can vary from state to state. In Maryland for example, a minor with a learner's permit is not allowed to drive with other minors in the car.
Does the wet season affect northern territory and Queensland?
It affects the Northern part of those states
What stretches from Cape York Peninsula to Tasmania?
There is no feature which stretches from Cape York peninsula to Tasmania.
The Great Dividing Range is the closest possible match for this question. The largest mountain range in Australia, it extends from the far north of Queensland, right down the east coast, with its tail at the Grampians in western Victoria. It does not cross Bass strait to Tasmania.
What is Brisbane's floral emblem?
Brisbane is a city, so it does not have a floral emblem.
The floral emblem of Queensland, of which Brisbane is the capital, is the Cooktown Orchid.
Who is the president of Queensland?
Queensland is a state of Australia and therefore does not have a president. Australia also does not have a president, but a Prime Minister, who in 2014 is Tony Abbott.
The leader of government in Queensland is the premier. In 2014, this Is Campbell Newman.
What is the absolute location of Weipa Australia?
Weipa lies in Australia's far north, on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula. Latitude and longitude: 12°40'S, 141°50'E
Who is the current president of the gold coast?
There is no President of the Gold Coast.
A Premier is responsible for each state in Australia.
In the Gold Coasts case, the Premier oversees Queensland.
Where is the best place to have a holiday in Brisbane?
Brisbane information at link below Seaside resorts begin about one hours drive north ( the Sunshine Coast ) or south ( Gold Coast ) of Brisbane
What is the shortcut to saying Queensland?
There is no shortcut to saying Queensland, but its abbreviated written form is Qld.
What is the distance between Toowoomba and Roma?
The road distance between Toowoomba and Roma, in Queensland, is 351 km. Travel time averages around four hours.
How long does it take from Noosa to Brisbane?
Cairns QLD to Noosa Heads QLD 1,578 km - about 20 hours 46 mins
What are fringing reefs and what are they made of?
Fringing reef is made up of many plankton and grows 100-20 yards from the shore, such as a lagoon.
What is the driving distance from sunshine coast to mackay?
About 540 miles and 10 hours driving time.
What is the population of Toowoomba?
In 2011, the population of Toowoomba, Queensland is just over 90,000.
Was there a goldrush in Queensland?
Yes. Each of Australia's states experienced a goldrush at some stage. Queensland's goldrush began at Gympie when gold was discovered by James Nash in 1867. This was a great economic boon to the state as Queensland was on the verge of bankruptcy. For this reason, Gympie is referred to as "the town that saved Queensland".
Are you required to carry id at all times in Queensland?
No, there is no law requiring you to carry your papers/documents/ID card on you unless you are operating a motor vehicle in which case you must present an operators license.
In general day to day life operations it is NOT required to carry ID
What is the population of Mackay Queensland Australia?
The city of Mackay itself has a population of around 78,000, according to the Australian Government website.
According to the website for the Mackay Regional Council, the estimated resident population of Mackay Regional Council at 30 June 2010 was 118,842. This is not just the city proper, however.
Which Queensland city is technically the largest in the world by area at 41 000 square kilometres?
The mining city of Mount Isa in far Western Queensland covers an area of about 41000 sq km. this makes it geographically the world's largest single government area.
When was a convict settlement established in Moreton Bay?
In September of 1824, John Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts on the ship Amity after sailing from Sydney. However, the Redcliffe colony was abandoned due to lack of fresh water just one year after Oxley's arrival, and relocated to the Brisbane River 30 km away.
Captain Patrick Logan then became the leader of the Moreton Bay penal colony in Queensland.
Why did Britain choose Moreton Bay for their penal settlement?
Britain did not choose Moreton Bay.
The Moreton Bay penal colony was established 36 years after the first convicts arrived in Australia. The site was discovered by John Oxley in 1823 when he was sent north by Governor Thomas Brisbane in search of a potential new site for a convict settlement.
What is the closest capital city to the Gold Coast?
The closest capital city to the Gold Coast in Australia is Brisbane.
