Queensland has an area of 1,852,642 sq km and a population of around 4 million. Its capital city is Brisbane. Queensland is a state in the north-eastern corner of Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory in the west, the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean in the east and New South Wales and South Australia in the south. Queensland is the country’s second largest state. The northern part of the state is the Cape York Peninsula, a triangular area which faces New Guinea. Residents of the state are usually called ‘Queenslanders’. The state has a history that dates back to a thousand years. The indigenous presence has been dominant in the region for a long time, and the heritage of the native Aboriginal people can be found in their festivals, art and cuisine. Queensland’s people are quite friendly and relaxed and their towns are colourful and vibrant. 
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Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia, has a... |
| Cairns | |
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With a population of 130,594, Cairns is the most famous city in Queensland, Australia. It is located at about... |
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Gold Coast is located at a distance of about 78 km from Brisbane. In the west, it falls on the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. With a population of... |
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Townsville was founded in 1864 and was declared a city in 1903. It is located in Queensland, Australia, 1,500 km north of... |
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Surfers Paradise, a town on Australia’s Gold Coast in Queensland, is situated along the river Nerang. With a population of about... |
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Cairns - Avoid! |
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Victoria Point - Great Ocean Road |
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Cooktown - 4wd Adventure tour |
