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Victoria is Australia’s second most populous state, with a population of 5,547,527 (as of 2010). It has the largest economy in the country after New South Wales, with a quarter of Australia’s gross domestic product.

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How many fires were there on Black Saturday?

There were hundreds of fires on Black Saturday, which occurred on February 7, 2009, in the Australian state of Victoria. These fires burned across multiple areas, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction.

Is Mt Sturgeon Grampians volcanic?

Yes, Mt Sturgeon in the Grampians is a volcanic mountain formed from ancient lava flows. It is part of the larger Grampians mountain range, which was created by volcanic activity over millions of years.

What is the fauna for victoria?

Victoria, Australia is home to a variety of fauna, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and a diverse range of bird species. The state's unique ecosystems support a rich biodiversity, with many species found only in this region. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and preserve Victoria's native wildlife.

What are the two closest volcanoes to Warrnambool?

The two closest volcanoes to Warrnambool are Tower Hill and Mount Eccles. Tower Hill is an extinct volcano located about 13 kilometers north of Warrnambool, while Mount Eccles is an extinct volcano located approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Warrnambool.

Name the Victorian Island famous for its fairy penguins and motorbike racing?

Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia is famous for its fairy penguins that come ashore at dusk and its renowned Grand Prix motorcycle racing circuit.

What is the latitude and longitude of Melbourne?

The center of the intersection of E New Haven Ave and S Harbor City Blvd,

at the mainland end of the causeway, in Melbourne, Florida is located at

28.07879° north latitude

80.60287° west longitude.

Other places in town will have slightly different coordinates.

Later, another contributor stopped by with a second opinion,

referring to a different "Melbourne":

Latitude: 37°48′49″S

Longitude: 144°57′47″E

Through what strait would you pass to avoid going around Cape Horn?

Cape Horn is at the bottom tip of South America. So you could go through the Strait of Magellan between South America and Tierra del Fuego This is an extremely dangerous waterway for ships. To avoid going around South America, ships can navigate through the Panama Canal in Central America.

How many people died in the Victorian bushfires?

In the most recent horrific "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria, Australia in February 2009, the death toll was believed to be 210, twelve days after the fires started. Police and sniffer dogs were still searching through the burnt rubble of whole towns. On 30 March 2009, after searching missing person's data and examining bushfire victims, this death toll was revised down to 173.

What is the latitude and longitude of Melbourne Australia?

(Google Earth gives the Melbourne Town Hall as exactly 37 degrees, 48 minutes, 54.04 seconds south latitude and 144 degrees, 58 minutes, 0.16seconds east longitude, or 37.82 degrees S and 144.97 degrees E in decimal degrees).

37.8 degrees South 145.0 degrees East

What is the Population of Melbourne Victoria Australia?

Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, its population in 2007 was about 3.8 million (3,800,000).

How many people in Bendigo Victoria Australia?

The greater Bendigo area has a population of approximately 100,000. The city itself has 80 + thousand.

Food in Melbourne?

Worked in 1933 as St Marys Anglican Church Cowes Phillip Island. It was a position of social occasion for neighborhood cultivating families. Our delightful structure facilitated Weddings, burial services and that's only the tip of the iceberg.

What is the prize for the major horse race held on the first Tuesday of November each year at Racecourse Melbourne?

You are referring to the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race in Australia. According to the website of the event, "The Melbourne Cup prize money is split between the top 10 runners. The 1st takes $3,600,000, 2nd $900,000, 3rd $450,000, 4th 250,000..." etc.

What river runs through Australia?

There is no river that runs all the way through Western Australia. Some of the rivers in Western Australia include:

  • Swan River, upon which Perth is built
  • Gascoyne River, the longest in Western Australia
  • Avon River
  • Ord River
  • Fitzroy River
  • Nicholson River
  • Nambung River

Two smaller rivers include Fortescue River and Margaret River.

Who is the governing party of Australia?

The current Prime Minister of Australia is Julia Gillard. Her Labor party currently forms government.

What is the altitude of Croydon in Victoria Australia?

Croydon, Victoria, being a hilly area, the elevation varies from about 80 to 210 metres above sea level.

Who was the first mayor of Warrnambool?

Warrnambool's head of local government is Bruce A. Anson, Chief Executive of the City Council.

Is Melbourne in the southern hemisphere?

Melbourne (Australia) is located in the southern hemisphere.

Melbourne (England), Melbourne (USA) and Melbourne (Canada) are all located in the northern hemisphere.

How far is it from Victoria to Queensland?

It would depend upon which part of the Victoria border one was talking about.

From Sydney, straight down the Hume Highway to Wodonga on the Victorian side of the border of NSW and Victoria is a distance of 561km.

Straight down the Princes Highway along the coastal route, the distance from Sydney to the border of Victoria is 520km.

Both journeys by car take over seven hours.

What Banks participate in medallion signature guarantee in Australia?

There are a number of commercial banks which participate in the medallion signature guarantee program in Singapore. Some of them include Bank of America, American Express bank and Bank of Singapore.

What is the swift code for Bendigo Bank?

The SWIFT or BIC for Bendigo Bank is BENDAU3B which is easy enough to find after a quick search. The IBAN is a little bit more difficult. We don't use IBANs in AUS. According to Commonwealth Bank, to obtain an IBAN all you need to do is add your BSB and accnt# together, so i can only assume the same would apply for Bendigo. eg. 633000111111111

Why was the old Melbourne gaol built?

Because they were bored so they made a jail.

In 1960 what state has the largest population of people?

The answer is the state of California, who on April 1st, 2000 had a population of about 33 million and on April 1st, 2010 had a population of about 37 million.

What in the highest point in South Australia?

About 15 minutes' drive from Adelaide city centre is Mt Lofty Summit, which is 710m above sea level. It is not the highest point in South Australia: that honour goes to Mt Woodroffe (1,435 m) in the Musgrave Ranges in the far northwest of South Australia.