Among the states that form the Commonwealth of Australia, one is distinguished by having the highest number of residents. Which of the following correctly describes the historical and geographic characteristics of this state?
- It was the site of the first British colony and its capital city is Sydney.Answer
- BIt is the largest state by land area and its capital city is Canberra.
- CIt was the first state established specifically for free settlers and its capital city is Melbourne.
Answer
The state with the highest number of residents is New South Wales, which was the first British colony and has Sydney as its capital.
The correct answer identifies that the most populous state (New South Wales) was the site of the first British colony and has Sydney as its capital city. This matches the historical and demographic facts required for the citizenship test.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Identifying New South Wales by its status as the most populous state, its historical origin, and its capital city.
Hints
1
Think about which state was settled first in .
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The state you are looking for is home to Australia's largest city, which is also its capital.
3
While Western Australia is the largest in size, New South Wales has the most people.
Practice More
Review the distinction between the six states and two mainland territories, specifically the location of the ACT.
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