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Australia is made up of six states and two mainland territories. Which state was the first colony established by the British and is the most populous state today?

  1. New South WalesAnswer
  2. B
    Victoria
  3. C
    Queensland

Answer

New South Wales
The correct answer is New South Wales because it was the first colony established by the British in 1788 and it currently has the largest population of any Australian state.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical origin of Australian colonies.
The British first established a colony at Sydney Cove in 1788.
Knowing which colony was first helps narrow down the choices to the correct state.
2
Compare the population sizes of the Australian states.
New South Wales is identified as the state with the highest number of residents.
This confirms the identity of the state based on modern demographics.

Key Concept

Identification and characteristics of New South Wales

Hints

1
Think about where the First Fleet originally landed in 1788.
2
The state you are looking for is home to Australia's largest city, Sydney.

Practice More

Try to name the capital cities for each of these three states to reinforce your knowledge of Australian geography.
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