What are the interesting places in Australia?

The difference between state and territory

Australia has six states and two territories. These six states were independent British colonies before 190 1, and other places that were not under colonial jurisdiction at that time became territories directly under the jurisdiction of the federal government after 190 1. Australia has only two regions: the northern region and the capital region. Each state has its own state government, with a governor and a governor, but there is no such position in the territory. The power of the territory to form its own government comes from the authorization of the federal government, and the chief executive of the territory is the chief executive. The legislative power varies greatly among states and regions. States can legislate on their own in some areas, but the Federation cannot interfere. The territory can also legislate on its own, but the legislative power of the territory comes from the authorization of the federal government. If the federal government is not satisfied, the laws enacted by the territory can be repealed. A typical example is that the Northern Territory legislated euthanasia in11990s, which was quickly abolished by the federal government. The area is actually under the direct jurisdiction of the federal government.

Brief introduction of six States and two territories

China's first state-New South Wales (capital: Sydney, state population: about 6.8 million).

Sydney Opera House in New South Wales, located in southern Australia, is the earliest colony established by Britain in Australia. Now it is Australia's most populous state and the most developed industrial and commercial area. Agriculture, animal husbandry, manufacturing, abundant energy and raw materials and highly developed service industry are the economic bases of New South Wales.

New South Wales has a long coastline of1455km, with beautiful harbors and beaches. The territory includes the Central Plateau and Dabie Mountain Range. New South Wales is located in a temperate zone with a mild climate. Sydney is the capital of NSW, with many beautiful parks, lush botanical gardens and green spaces on the edge of the city center. It is a good place for walking. People who like drama will find that there are all kinds of performances here all year round, including the world-famous Sydney Opera House.

Sunshine State-Queensland (Queensland, capital: Brisbane, state population: about 465,438+08,000).

Queensland lies in the north. It borders the Pacific Ocean in the east, North Australia and South Australia in the west, and New South Wales in the south, with a total area of 1.7272 million square kilometers and a population of 41.8000, making it the second and third most populous state in Australia. Due to less rainfall and more sunny days, it has the reputation of "Sunshine State".

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland with a population of about 6.5438+0.8 million. Surrounded by Brisbane River, the whole city is quiet and beautiful. It is a tourist attraction in Australia. Queensland also has famous tourist attractions, such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland has a high standard of health, education and living. Queensland is a vast country with a climate ranging from tropical to subtropical. The summer temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the winter climate is mild, with the highest temperature of about 10 degrees Celsius.

Holiday state-South Australia (capital: Adelaide, state population: about 1.55 million).

South Australia accounts for one-eighth of the Australian mainland and is the third largest state in Australia, with an area of 980,000 square kilometers and a population of 6.5438+0.6 million. The coastline is 3700 kilometers long. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is located on the plain between the beaches with many tourists and the Adelaide Mountains. Southern Australia, including Adelaide, has a mild winter climate with an average maximum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. Summer is dry and hot, and the highest average temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius. Adelaide is a well-planned city, with wide streets and parks, and ancient and modern buildings are integrated into one, which set each other off.

The second largest city-Melbourne Garden State-Victoria (capital: Melbourne, state population: about 5 million).

Victoria is located in the south of New South Wales and the southeast of the Australian mainland. Its area is very small, accounting for about 3% of Australia. It's no more than a day's drive from the state to Melbourne. The state has a population of about 5 million, of which more than 3 million live in Melbourne, the capital. Melbourne, founded in 1835, is the second largest city, the financial center of Australia and the sports capital of Australia. Melbourne is the only city in the world that has hosted the Summer Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games and the World Swimming Championships, as well as the annual tennis Grand Slam (Australian Open) and Formula One Racing (Australian races).

Western Australia (capital: Perth, state population: slightly more than 2 million)

Western Australia is located in the whole western part of the Australian mainland, with a population of just over 2 million. The southwest of Western Australia is a forested area with towering trees, where the land is fertile and most people live.

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". Perth people like surfing and enjoying the leisure of outdoor restaurants, and are also keen on various outdoor performances during the annual Perth Festival. Perth people are most proud of kings park, overlooking the city. You can have a panoramic view of the city and Swan River by driving through kings park.

Tasmania resort state (capital: Hobart, population over 480,000).

Port Arthur in Tasmania is the smallest state in Australia. It is an island in itself, leaving many early colonial landscapes and buildings. Many ancient and elegant buildings here have hardly changed since the middle of19th century. The economy of Tasmania is mainly based on agriculture, and apples, pears and potatoes grow well in most parts of Tasmania. Therefore, Tasmania is often called "Apple Island", and now apples are exported to all parts of the world from here. Hobart, as the capital of Tasmania, is also the second oldest city in Australia. Established in 1804.

Northern region (capital: Darwin, population: slightly more than 200,000)

The Northern Territory is proud of its famous "red clay center" and Ayers Rock, the largest independent boulder in the world. The main industry in the Northern Territory is mining, and beef cattle breeding also occupies an important position.

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory, located in the northernmost part of the state, with a population of just over 65,438+million. Its laid-back lifestyle and beautiful beaches are desirable. Darwin is the best place to visit the northernmost region. The southern part of the Northern Territory is a famous "red clay center" in Australia, which consists of red sand desert and mountains several kilometers away from Fiona Fang. Here you can get a glimpse of Ayers Rock in Australia, which is the most spectacular scenic spot in this area. It is an independent rock, but it is as big as a mountain. It is very strange that the boulder itself changes color with time from morning till night in a day.

Australian National Territory Act (population: slightly more than 320,000).

The Australian Capital Territory covers an area of 2,333 square kilometers, of which the most important city is Canberra, the capital, which is located between Sydney and Melbourne, not far from the Australian Alps. The office building of the municipal government is located in the city center, surrounded by trees and gardens. Many parks and gardens are colorful, and the whole city looks like a golden world in autumn. In addition to the spectacular Australian Parliament, government buildings and industrial and commercial buildings, Canberra also has an Australian National University, an education and academic research center. Canberra is home to the embassies of many countries that have diplomatic relations with Australia. The embassy district has beautiful scenery, and many tourists go there for sightseeing.