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The total area of each of the states and territories, including islands belonging to each state or territory, from largest to smallest is:
Western Australia- 2 529 875 sq km
Queensland- 1 730 648 sq km
Northern Territory- 1 349 129 sq km
South Australia- 983 482 sq km
New South Wales- 800 642 sq km
Victoria- 227 416 sq km
Tasmania- 68 401 sq km
The Australian Capital Territory- 2 358 sq km
There are also seven offshore (external) territories.
Australian Antarctic Territory - 5,896,500 sq km
Heard island and McDonald Islands - 372 sq km
Ashmore and Cartier Islands - 199 sq km
Christmas Island - 135 sq km
Norfolk Island - 35 sq km
Cocos (Keeling) Islands - 14 sq km
Coral Sea Islands Territory - 10 sq km
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Name 8 largest states by area in Australia?
Australia does not have eight states. It has six states and two territories.In order of area, from largest to smallest, they are :Western AustraliaQueenslandNorthern TerritorySouth AustraliaNew South WalesVictoriaTasmaniaAustralian Capital Territory
What is the significance of the largest star on Australia's flag?
The largest star on the Australian flag is known as the Federation or Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
Which state or territory has the smallest population in Australia?
The state of Tasmania, with just on half a million people in 2010, has the smallest population in Australia. However, the Northern Territory, which is a territory rather than a state, has the smallest population of all of Australia's states and territories. In 2008, the population of the Northern Territory was an estimated 220,000.
Are there over 50 states in Australia?
There are 6 states and 2 territories in Australia.
What year was it when Australia had 2 territories and 6 states?
At Federation, in 1901, Australia had six states. The two territories were established in 1911.
What are the the smallest and largest us states?
By area, the largest is Alaska and the smallest is Rhode Island; by population, the largest is California and the smallest is Wyoming.
What are Australia's provinces called?
Australian does not have provinces. Its main divisions are called states and territories. Australia has six states and two territories. The states are:New South WalesQueenslandVictoriaSouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaTasmaniaThe two territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
Name the Largest and Smallest states in the US?
Largest - Alaska Smallest - Rhode Island
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of states and territories?
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 states and two mainland territories, along with seven offshore territories. See also the related question.
What does the largest star on the Australian flag represent?
The largest star on the Australian flag represents the six states of Australia. It is known as the Commonwealth Star or Federation Star, and each point on the star represents a state, with the seventh point representing the territories of Australia.
What is Australia split into?
Australia is divided into six states and two territories.
Which of the states and territories of Australia is an island?
Tasmania is Australia's island state.
