With a coastline spanning nearly 7,000 kilometers, Queensland occupies the northeastern portion of the continent. The Great Barrier Reef off its coast is the world's largest coral reef system, and it is home to thousands of marine species. The city of Cairns is a gateway to the reef and tropical Daintree Rainforest. The capital, Brisbane, is flanked by the surfing beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

State of Queensland, Australia

Area of Queensland, Australia: a land area of 715,300 km2 

Overall View  Queensland, Australia

Language of Queensland, Australia:  The official language of this state is English but, according to the As of the 2016 census, 72.2% of Victorians speak English at home. Speakers of other languages include Mandarin  (3.2%), Italian  (1.9%), Greek  (1.9%), Vietnamese  (1.7%), and Arabic  (1.3%).

currency of Queensland, Australia:  The current currency of this state is the Australian dollar, abbreviated as AUD

Population of Queensland, Australia: this state has about 5.1 million people, which is 20% of the population density in this state compared to the total population of Australia (25 million).

Brisbane, port, capital of Queensland, Australia, and the country’s third largest city. It lies astride the Brisbane River on the southern slopes of the Taylor Range, 12 miles (19 km) above the river’s mouth at Moreton Bay.


Brisbane’s enticing energy sets the scene for the dynamic landscapes that surround the city in every direction. Whether you’re heading out of town for country markets, events, and world-class exhibitions or lush green spaces, idyllic islands and natural wonders, you’ll find a wide range of unique attractions whichever way you choose to roam

The capital of Queensland, Australia​​​​​​​

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Regional ​​​​​​​of Queensland, Australia

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​The climate in Tropical North Queensland has an average year round temperature of approximately 29°C (85°F). The variation in temperature between summer and winter is much less than you experience in Europe, North America, and northern Asia.


Southern Queensland has bright, sunny days and some balmy nights as it is a subtropical area. It's quite warm in summer and mild in winter and there is really no 'bad' time to visit. Seasons in Australia are the reverse of North America and Europe. Summer is December to February, autumn (fall) March to May, winter June to August, and spring September to November.

​​The Weather ​​​​​​​of Queensland, Australia 

Coat of arms  of Queensland, Australia