Introduction to six states and two territories
The first state in the country - New South Wales (New South Wales, capital: Sydney, state population: about 6.8 million People) Sydney Opera House
New South Wales is located in southern Australia. It is the earliest colony established by the British in Australia. It is now the most populous state in Australia and the most developed industrial and commercial region, with agriculture, animal husbandry, and manufacturing. Industry, sufficient energy raw materials and a highly developed service industry are the economic foundation of New South Wales. The coastline of New South Wales is 1,455 kilometers long and has beautiful harbors and beaches. The territory includes the central plateau area and the Great Dividing Mountains. New South Wales is located in the temperate zone and has a mild climate. Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, has many beautiful parks. There are lush botanical gardens and green spaces on the edge of the city center, making it a great place for walks. Theater lovers will find a variety of performances throughout the year, including at the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
Sunshine State----Queensland (Queensland, capital: Brisbane, state population: approximately 4.18 million people) Queensland is located in the north. It borders the Pacific Ocean to the east, North Australia and South Australia to the west, and New South Wales to the south. With a total area of ??1,727,200 square kilometers and a population of 4.18 million, it is the second largest state in Australia and the third most populous state in Australia. Due to low rainfall and abundant sunshine, it is known as the "Sunshine State". Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, with a population of about 1.8 million. The entire city is surrounded by the Brisbane River and is peaceful and beautiful. It is a tourist destination in Australia. Queensland also has famous tourist destinations such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland has a very high level of health, education and residence. Queensland has a vast territory and a climate ranging from tropical to subtropical. The summer temperature is between 20°C and 30°C. The winter climate is mild, with the highest temperature around 10°C. Festival State----South Australia (South Australia, capital: Adelaide, state population: about 1.55 million people)
South Australia accounts for one-eighth of the Australian continent and is the third largest country in Australia. It is a large state with an area of ??980,000 square kilometers and a population of 1.6 million people. The coastline is 3,700 kilometers long. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is located on the plains between tourist-rich beaches and the Adelaide Mountains. The southern region of South Australia, including Adelaide, has a mild winter climate with an average maximum temperature of 15°C. Summers are dry and hot, with the average temperature reaching a maximum of about 29 degrees Celsius. Adelaide is a well-planned city with wide streets and parks, and ancient and modern buildings that complement each other. Garden State----Victoria (Victoria, capital: Melbourne, state population: about 5 million people) Victoria is located in the south of New South Wales and in the southeast of the Australian continent. It is small in area, about 100% of Australia's Third, it is less than a day’s drive from any region in the state to Melbourne. The state has a population of approximately 5 million, of which more than 3 million live in the capital, Melbourne. Founded in 1835, Melbourne is the second largest city, the financial center of Australia, and the capital of Australia's sports events. Melbourne is the only city in the world that has hosted the Summer Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and World Swimming Championships. Host city of the annual tennis Grand Slam (Australian Open) and Formula One racing (Australia).
Wildflower State----Western Australia (Western Australia, capital: Perth, state population: slightly more than 2 million people) Western Australia is located in the entire western region of the Australian continent, with the entire state The population is just over 2 million people. The southwestern part of Western Australia is a forest area covered with towering trees. The land here is fertile and most of the population lives here. Perth is the capital of Western Australia, where more than half of the state's population lives. Perth has a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, and is known as the "Sunshine City". Perthites enjoy surfing and enjoying the leisurely atmosphere of outdoor restaurants, and are also keen on the various outdoor performances during the annual Perth Festival. What makes Perth people most proud is Kings Park, which overlooks the city. Driving through Kings Park, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the city and the Swan River.
Holiday Island State----Tasmania (Tasmania, capital: Hobart, state population: more than 480,000)
Tasmania Port Arthur
The smallest of all Australian states, the state of Port Arthur is an island in itself, leaving behind many landscapes and buildings from the early colonial era. Many of the ancient and elegant buildings here have changed little since the mid-19th century. Tasmania's economy is basically based on agriculture, with apples, pears and potatoes growing well in most areas of Tasmania. Therefore, Tasmania is often called "Apple Island", and now apples are sold all over the world from here. Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is also the second oldest city in Australia. It was founded in 1804. Northern Territory (Northern Territory, capital: Darwin, population of the entire territory: slightly more than 200,000) The Northern Territory is proud of its famous "Red Center" and the world's largest independent monolith - Ayers Rock. The main industry in the Northern Territory is mining, and beef cattle breeding also plays an important role.
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory, located at the northernmost tip of the state, with a population of slightly more than 100,000 people. It is coveted for its laid-back lifestyle and beautiful beaches. Darwin is the ideal destination for exploring the northernmost region. The southern part of the Northern Territory is the famous "Red Center" region of Australia, consisting of several kilometers of red sand desert and mountains. Here you can get a glimpse of Australia's Ayers Rock, the most spectacular attraction in the area. It is a separate rock, but as big as a mountain. The rock itself changes throughout the day from morning to night. It changes color with the change of time, which is very strange.
Australian tourist city - Sydney
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, Australia, and the largest city and port in Australia. On both sides of Port Jackson, which extends 20 kilometers into the mainland from the Tasman Sea, there is an iron bridge spanning 1,150 meters long to connect the harbor. It covers an area of ??1,735 square kilometers. The population is 4,198,543 people (2003) and the population density is 345.7 people per square kilometer. Inner Sydney is the most densely populated place in Australia, with 4,023 people per square kilometer.
Sydney has a subtropical humid climate with rainfall throughout the year. Sydney's weather is moderated by the adjacent ocean, so the inland western suburbs are slightly more continental. The warmest month is January, with temperatures in coastal areas ranging from 18.6 to 25.8°C. There are an average of 14.6 days in the year above 30°C.
Sydney has local music and theater groups, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Theater Company and Sydney Dance Company. Annual cultural events
including the Archibald Prize, a competition hosted by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and a celebration of music, theater and visual arts in January ──Sydney Festival.
Australian tourist city - Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. It is a well-known international metropolis with a green area of ????40%. Melbourne was once It has been rated as one of the most livable cities by the United Nations for many years in a row. From 1901 to 1927, Melbourne was the capital of Australia. Melbourne is Australia's cultural center and sports capital. It hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics and is also the perennial host city for the annual Australian Tennis Open and the Australian Formula One race.
Before 1927, Melbourne was the capital of Australia, and later Australia moved its capital to Canberra. Melbourne is famous for its strong cultural atmosphere, greenery, fashion, food, entertainment and sports activities. Melbourne's green coverage rate is as high as 40%. Victorian buildings, trams, opera houses, galleries, museums, and tree-lined gardens and streets constitute the elegant style of Melbourne.
Melbourne is a vibrant and joyful city with a profound cultural heritage. In the minds of the Australian people, although Sydney, the largest city, is prosperous, Sydney is only a commercial city, while Melbourne is a historical and cultural city. Melbourne has the only ancient building in Australia listed on the United Nations list. It has a glorious cultural history and is also a year-round host city for many famous international sports events.
From the diversity of culture and art to the beauty of natural scenery, Melbourne has everything. In terms of sensory entertainment, Melbourne can be said to be the best in Australia, whether it is art, culture, entertainment, food, shopping Everything has its own characteristics and business; Melbourne has successfully integrated humanity and nature. From 1990 to 2006, it was selected ten times by the Washington-based Population Action International (Population Action
International) It is "the most livable city in the world".
Australian tourist city - Brisbane
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city1, the country's largest seaport, the capital of Queensland, and a major industrial and commercial center. Located on both sides of the lower reaches of the Brisbane River, the city center is 25 kilometers away from the river mouth. The west side is connected with Ipswich, and the east side extends to the coastal area between Redcliffe and Redland, covering an area of ??2494 square kilometers. The population is approximately
1.12 million. The Darling Downs grasslands west of the Great Dividing Range are a source of wheat, flax, sheep and dairy products.
Brisbane was originally called Moreton Bay and was under the jurisdiction of New South Wales. Construction began in 1824 as a place for prisoners to be exiled. In 1829 the bay became Australia's largest colonial prison with over 1,000 prisoners. Free colonists can only live in an area of ??80 kilometers around the Gulf of Mortang. Later, with the abolition of the criminal exile system in 1842, the prison was closed, the prisoners were transported to other places, and Brisbane was opened as a free settlement. The number of residents gradually increased and the town continued to expand.
Australian tourist city - Adelaide
Adelaide is a pearl in southern Australia with beautiful scenery and is known as "Little Western Europe". Adelaide is the fourth largest city in Australia. It is located at the foot of the low Mount Lofty, straddling the banks of the curved Torrens River and facing the Gulf of St. Vincent. It was founded in 1836.
The city was designed by the city's first governor, Colonel William Wright, who carefully designed Adelaide's blueprint and formulated a development plan. Because of his conscientiousness and high prestige, successive city officials all carried out construction projects in strict accordance with his design blueprint, making Adelaide gradually develop into a modern city.
Today, a portrait of Colonel Wright still hangs in the Adelaide Town Hall - a red coat with gold epaulettes and light brown trousers. In order to commemorate his achievements, a grand celebration is held here every year. Citizens use silver cups to fill wine and toast to Wright amidst cheers.
The entire urban area is about 12 kilometers away from the port and has a population of about 1.1 million. Although most of South Australia has an arid climate with little rainfall, here there is abundant rainfall and the climate is Mediterranean. The city was named after Queen Adelaide of King William IV, who ruled England at the time.
Adelaide's urban planning is neat and beautiful. The central city is a grid-shaped street network. All streets are horizontal and vertical, straight and neat, some are wide, some are narrow, and the width is the same. The center of the city is a large square with 4 small squares at the four corners. Public buildings such as the Parliament Building, public libraries, art galleries, museums, the University of Adelaide and the Royal College of Medicine are concentrated in the city center.
The city center covers an area of ??only 2.6 square kilometers and is surrounded by parks. The tree-lined park belt surrounds the inner city, and the Torrens River flows slowly through it. The Adelaide Stadium, Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Golf Course are right on the banks of the Torrens River. Large trees and clear water make the environment in this area more quiet and fresh. Other areas in the city are also well planned according to the nature of the industry. The industrial area is on the traffic artery in the suburbs. Although the residential area is also in the suburbs, there is little pollution because it is surrounded by many parks.
Australian tourist city - Perth
Perth, the capital of Western Australia (Western
Australia), is the fourth largest city in Australia. Located on the banks of the Swan River (also translated as Swan River) in the southwestern corner of Australia.
Because it is located in the Mediterranean climate area on the west coast of the Australian continent, the mild climate and the unique scenery along the Swan River have made Perth a very popular tourist destination.
Perth has a vast living space and a high level of quality of life. It ranks among the best in the annual selection of the world's best cities to live, reflecting that Perth has a wide range of living environment, quality of life and social welfare. These are all pretty good cities. Most of the people in Perth are friendly, and this attitude has been affirmed. In 2003, Perth ranked first as the friendliest city in the world and received worldwide appreciation and recognition.
Australian tourist city - Darwin
The capital and main port of northern Australia, located at the northern tip of the northeastern entrance to Darwin Port on the Timor Sea. It was established as a city in 1959 and has the northern gateway. say. It was named after the famous British naturalist Darwin visited here in 1839. The population is 63,000 (1983), with a large number of Chinese and overseas Chinese.
The railway goes south from here
467 kilometers to Birdham and then connects to Alice Springs by road to connect to the Southern Port Railway. Founded in 1870. It was severely damaged by a hurricane in 1974 and later rebuilt. There are submarine cables leading to the island of Java. It is a mineral export port and trading center in northern Australia, exporting livestock, rice, uranium ore, etc. Important naval and air force bases, air stations between Australia, Asia and Europe. There are industries such as pearl oyster harvesting, sea cucumber, beef processing, and fruit canning.