Australian states and territories
Australia is a union of six states. Western Australia (capital: Perth), Northern Territory, South Australia (capital: Adelaide), Queensland (capital: Brisbane), New South Wales (capital: Sydney), Victoria (capital: Melbourne and Tasmania (capital: Hobart) .
Capital: Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest city and home to some of Australia's most famous
landmarks including Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Sydney
has a warm temperate climate and has a population of 4,254,900.
Capital: Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's second largest capital city and home to some of Australia's
best cafes and restaurants. Melbourne has great events and has a passion for
food and wine. Melbourne is located on Port Phillip Bay in Australia's South
East and has a population of 3,634,200.
Capital: Brisbane
Brisbane has the fastest growing population of all Australian cities. Its sub
tropical climate makes Brisbane one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations.
The population of Brisbane is 1,810,900.
Capital: Perth
Nestled on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is the only major city on the west
coast of Australia. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean style climate and has some of
Australia's best cultural and artistic centres. The population of Perth is 1,477,800.
Capital: Adelaide
Adelaide is situated between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the waters of Gulf St
Vincent. Adelaide has some of Australia's best wines and is considered to be
the wine and festival capital of Australia. Adelaide 's dry climate is often
compared to a Mediterranean style climate. The population of Adelaide is 1,129,300.
Capital: Hobart
Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city. Hobart is situated on the banks
Derwent Estuary, one of the world's great deepwater ports and is the destination
to a one of the toughest blue water sailing classics, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht
Race. The population of Hobart is 203,600.
Capital: Darwin
Darwin is Australia's most northern capital city, located on the northwest coast
of Australia. Darwin is named after the famous scientist Charles Darwin and is
Australia's only tropical capital city. Darwin is commonly referred to as the
'Top End' and has a population of 111,300.
Capital: Canberra
Canberra is the Nation's Capital. The city seats Federal Parliament and is home
to Australia's national institutions. The climate in Canberra is cooler compared
to other Australian cities with Canberra being located approximately 150 kilometres
north of the Australian snowfields. The population of Canberra is 324,800.