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Image Reference, ‘National Property Market Update’ 2014. Retrieved January 8 2015, from http://propertyupdate.com.au/national-property-market-update-whats-happening-around-australia-and-2014-forecasts/.

Queensland

Geo/Population HistoryIt is widely believed the Englishman, Lieutenant James Cook was the first European on the Queensland east coast, in 1770; Queensland was in fact first seen by Dutch explorers, Willem Jansz in 1606 and Jan Carstens in 1623. Until Queen Victoria approved its independence in 1859, Queensland was a part of the British administration of New South Wales. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/about-queensland/history/creation-of-state/

Queensland is the second largest state in Australia, with an area of 1,727,000 square kilometres. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/about-queensland/statistics-facts/facts/ As of June 2014, Queensland's population was approximately 4,722,447 people. http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/products/reports/pop-growth-qld/qld-pop-counter.php

QueenslandGeo/Population

Queensland is the second largest state in Australia, with an area of 1,727,000 square kilometres. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/about-queensland/statistics-facts/facts/ As of June 2014, Queensland's population was approximately 4,722,447 people. http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/products/reports/pop-growth-qld/qld-pop-counter.php

HistoryIt is widely believed the Englishman, Lieutenant James Cook was the first European on the Queensland east coast, in 1770; Queensland was in fact first seen by Dutch explorers, Willem Jansz in 1606 and Jan Carstens in 1623. Until Queen Victoria approved its independence in 1859, Queensland was a part of the British administration of New South Wales. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/about-queensland/history/creation-of-state/

Image of Australia from http://www.powers.com.au/images/map3/Australia-Map-Blue-QLD-Green.gif

Queensland

Industry/EconomyQueensland recorded the second strongest economic growth rate in Australia over the last 20 years. While a 3% per year growth was recorded for the last two years, the forecast for 2015-2016 is 6%. The four main industries of Queensland are tourism, agriculture, mining and construction. https://www.business.qld.gov.au/invest/benefits-business-queensland/queenslands-pro-business-economy

LandmarksQueensland is the home of one of the best known landmarks, one of the Wonders of the World- The Great Barrier Reef. Queensland has vast amazing rainforests such as Daintree Rainforest. Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island are other known landmarks of the state. https://www.qld.gov.au/about/about-queensland/statistics-facts/facts/

Image of The Great Barrier Reef from http://www.acfonline.org.au/sites/default/files/images/rich_page/main/Successtories_Greatbarrierreef.jpg

Image of Daintree Forest by http://www.australianlandmarks.com.au/queensland/daintree-rainforest-landmarks-of-quensland

http://www.australianlandmarks.com.au/queensland/lady-elliot-island-the-great-barrier-reef-landmarks-of-queensland

Victoria

Geo/PopulationVictoria’s population sits at 5.71 million with a population density of 25

people per square kilometer, making it the most densely populated

state, and the second most populated state in Australia.

Victoria has the same landmass (227 416 square kilometers) as

England, Scotland and Wales combined.

Reference, Victoria Population 2014. Retrieved January 8 2015, from http://worldpopulationreview.com/territories/victoria-population/.

Image Reference, Wikimedia 2010. Retrieved January 8 2015, from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tigris-Australia_location_Victoria.svg

HistoryIn 1851, Victoria gained independence from New South Wales as

the Colony of Victoria. Just days later gold was discovered near

Ballarat and Bendigo, with later discoveries throughout the region.

Victoria eventually became a state of Australia in 1901. Until 1927,

Melbourne remained the largest city in the country.

Reference, Victoria Population 2014. Retrieved January 8 2015, from http://worldpopulationreview.com/territories/victoria-population/.

Victoria

Industry/EconomyVictoria is the hub of Australia's automotive industry. It’s responsible

for around 60 percent of the country's automotive turnover, and a

large proportion of exports.

The industry in Victoria includes major car manufacturers such as

Holden, Ford and Toyota.

Reference, Automotive Industry in Victoria, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2015. From

http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/working-and-employment/victorian-

industries/automotive#.VK3JTMYxFE4.

Landmarks

One of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions is The Twelve

Apostles. These huge limestone structures tower 45 metres above the

Southern Ocean and attract 2 million visitors every year.

The Twelve Apostles sits on Australias shipwreck coast, a stretch of

land that’s claimed over 180 ships since Australian settlement.

Reference, ‘Twelve Apostles’ 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015. From http://www.

visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/twelve-apostles.

Image Reference, ‘The Twelve Apostles’ photo Lisa Lubin 2009. Retrieved January 8 2015, from http://blogs.britannica.com/2009/06/traveling-around-the-world-leaving-everything-behind/.

TASMANIA

HISTORY LANDMARKS

TASMANIA

Landmarks

Port Arthur and The Isle of the Dead:Port Arthur and The Isle of the Dead is located on the Tasmanian Peninsula and is one of Australia’s most famous convict sites. The site has over 30 buildings, ruins and restored homes set in 40 hectares of grounds.

Its a fantastic insight into the lives and deaths of those who were part of the penal settlement including convicts, soliders, civilians and their families.

Reference: Port Arthur- Australian Convict Site and Attractions. reviewed 9th January 2015. wwwpurtaurthur.org.au

Reference: Australian Landmarks. reviewed 9th January 2015 www.australianlandmarks.com.au

Image reference: Port Arthur. reviewed 9th January 2015 from www.grandixonphotography.com.au

History

Around 12 thousand years the sea was rising due to the melting of the global glacier. The land mass know as Tasmania was cut off and the Aboriginal people who were living there was isolated.

The first reported sighting was in 1642 by the Dutch explorer Able Tasman. He named the land mass Anthony Van Diemeslandt which would later be known as Van Diemonds Land. First settlement by the British was in 1803 and a second party arrived in 1804 and would settle in what would be later known as Hobart Town.

The early settlers were mostley convicts and guards to develop arriculture and other industries. Other convict settlements were made including prisions such as Port Arthur.

Reference: Tasmania History. reviewed 10th January 2015. www.about-australia.com/facts/tasmania-history

TASMANIA

GEO/ POPULATION

At June 2011, the estimated resident population of Tasmania was 511,200 people. The state's population increased by 39,400 in the ten years to 2011, with all Tasmanian current labour force experiencing population growth. Hobart current labour force experienced the largest growth (up 18,000 people), followed by Launceston and North East (10,400), West and North West (7,100) and South East (3,800).

Reference: Tasmania- Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011). reviewed 10th January 2015. www abs.gov.au

Image reference: Tasmania. Wikimedia 2010 retrieved 9th January 2015 from: http://commons.wikemedia.ora_tasmania

INDUSTRY/ ECONOMY

Tasmania has a diverse economy with hundreds of significant exporters. The exports go mainly to Asia, and Japan is Tasmania's largest single customer.

They are:· Pressed metals- Zinc· Tourism· Manufactured goods- machinery including automotive and marine· Wood and paper- woodchips, newsprint and hardwood· Ores- copper, zinc and lead· Seafood- abalone, rock lobster· Meat- beef and lamb· Dairy products- cheese and cream products· Other food and drink- fruit, vegetables, beer and wine· ICT- Information communications technologies

Reference: Top 10 contributors to the Tasmanian economy. reviewed 10th January 2015.www.tasmaniatopten.com/lists/economic_contributors.php

Western Australia

Geo/PopulationAs of June 2013, Western Australia's estimated population sits at 2.52 million people. Western Australia’s population has risen by 3.3 percent over the last 2 years, the largest rise of population compared to the rest of Australia’s states and territories. Western Australia is 33 percent of the country

Reference: Western Australia. (2014). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/3218.0~2012-13~Main+Features~Western+Australia?OpenDocument#PARALINK2.

HistoryWestern Australia’s history dates back 3.5 billion years when the states landscape was formed. There has been a large Aboriginal influence over the last 40,000 years. The European settlement began in Albany in 1826.

Reference: Western Australia. (2014). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/About_Western_Australia/History_and_Culture/Pages/History_Culture.aspx

image reference: Bob in Aus. (2011). Map of Western Australia, 2011. [photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.bobinoz.com/australias-states/western-australia/

Western Australia

LandmarksMargaret RiverIs known as one of Australia's premium wine regions. Over 15 percent of Australia's premium wines comes from Margaret river.

Reference: Margaret River. (2014). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Destination/Margaret_River/9009633

Rottnest IslandRottnest Island is a short ferry ride from the mainland. With 63 beaches, 20 bays and coral reefs on it’s shores. There are no cars on the roads and riding is the best way to get around.

Reference: Rottnest Island. (2014). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Destination/Rottnest_Island/9009604

Industry/EconomyMining IndustryWestern Australia is one of the great mineral provinces of the world containing 523 commercial mineral projects with 1032 operating mine sites which produce over 50 different types of minerals

Reference: Department Of Mines And Petroleum. (2013). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/documents/Doing_Business_in_the_WA_Resources_Sector.pdf

image reference: Western Australia. (2015). Rottnest Island, 2015. [photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Destination/Rottnest_Island/9009604

South Australia

Geo/PopulationAs of the 30th June 2011, South Australia has an estimated population of 1.64 million people, which represents 7.3 percent of total Australian population. South Australia Accounts for 12.7 percent of Australia, With a mainland area of 978,810m Square and an Island area of 4,672m square.

Reference: South Australia. (2014). Retrieved January 2, 2015, from http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/3218.0~2011~Main+Features~South+Australia?OpenDocument

image reference: Wikimedia. (2010). Map highlighted South Australia, June 2010. [photograph]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tigris-Australia_location_South_Australia.svg

HistoryThe first European settlement was established in the early 1800’s and was made up of sealers who lived on Kangaroo Island. It became a self-governing colony in 1856 and was of of the world’s most progressive and democratic constitutions.

Reference: History. (2014). Retrieved from January 7, 2015, from http://www.sa.gov.au/about-sa/history

South AustraliaLandmarks

South Australia has gained the reputation of being a dull place to visit but with wonderful wildlife, beautiful towns and fantastic scenery

Some of them are:

· Coober Pedy: for the opals and underground towns· Flinders Ranges: to experience the Australian outback· Kangaroo Island: small population, wonderful scenery and

famous for the local produce· Port Lincoln: known as the “seafood capital of Australia”· The Barossa Valley: “Australia’s wine capital”

Reference: South Australia Landmarks. Reviewed 10th January 2015. wwwaustralianlandmarks.com.au/south-australia/australian-landmarks-of-soauth-australia

Industry/EconomySouth Australia is most notably Australia’s largest wine producing

state. SA produces more than half of Australia’s wine grapes.

This translates to over 544 million liters of wine every year.

Wine has been produced in the Adelaide hills since 1840, with

producers such as Seppelt and Yalumba driving the industry for

over 150 years.

The food and wine industry allowed South Australia to generate 6.3

billion in tourism expenditure throughout 2014.

Reference ‘Australia's largest wine producing state picking the 2014 vintage’ Reviewed 11 January 2015. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-04/south-australia-vintage-feature/5359370.

Reference ‘The First Century 1840-1940’ Reviewed 11 January 2015. http://www.barossa.com/wine/a-wine-history-from-1842/the-first-century-1840-to-1940/the-first-century-1840-to-1940.

New South Wales

Geo/PopulationIt is the most populous state with 7.41 million people and Sydney is Australia’s largest city with 4.76 million people.NSW has become a destination for a variety of diverse migrants who account for the vast array of cultures present today.

Reference: New South Wales. (2013). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/3218.0~2012-13~Main+Features~New+South+Wales?OpenDocument

HistoryAboriginal people, the original inhabitants, have lived in NSW for more than 45,000 years.In 1770, the HMS Endeavour sailed into Botany Bay, captained by Lieutenant James Cook. It was claimed as a territory of Great Britain, named “New South Wales”.The First Fleet arrived in 1788 and the first settlement was established in what is now Sydney.

Reference: History & Geography. (2014). Retrieved 7 January, 2015, from www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/history-geography

Image reference: Wikimedia.(2010). Location of New South Wales on Australia (Image). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tigris-Australia_location_New_South_Wales.svg

Services account for over 80% of NSW industry output. Agriculture and manufacturing are also high utilised with new industries such as biotechnology growing.

Tourism is a booming industry, NSW receives more than half of all international visitors to Australia

Reference: Trade and Investment. (2014). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from www.trade.nsw.gov.au

LandmarksNew South Wales

Industry/Economy Sydney Opera House

Completed in 1973. It has 1000 rooms and an annual audience of 2 million people for its performances

Reference: Sydney Opera House. (2013). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/sydney-opera-house

Sydney Harbour Bridge

It is the world’s largest steel arch bridge. Since 1998, people have been able to climb the bridge and a group of 12 people leave for a climb every ten minutes

Reference: Sydney Harbour Bridge. (2008). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australia-story/sydney-harbour-bridge

Image reference: Koo, K. (Photographer). (2014). Sydney Harbour Bridge (Photograph). Retrieved January 7, 2015, from http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-sydney-harbour-bridge-scaffold.html