GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Australia

Australia combines an arid interior, old western landscapes, eastern uplands and diverse coasts.

Fast Facts

  • Canberra is the federal capital; Sydney and Melbourne are state capitals.
  • Western Australia—Perth; South Australia—Adelaide; Queensland—Brisbane; New South Wales—Sydney; Victoria—Melbourne; Tasmania—Hobart.
  • Northern Territory—Darwin; Australian Capital Territory—Canberra. These are the two self-governing mainland territories; Jervis Bay Territory is a separate mainland territory.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.