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One Australian state was the site of the first British colony established in 17881788 and currently shares its borders with both Queensland and Victoria. Which state is this?

  1. New South WalesAnswer
  2. B
    South Australia
  3. C
    Western Australia

Answer

New South Wales
New South Wales is the correct answer because it was the first colony established by the British in 17881788 and its geographical position is centrally located on the east coast, bordered by Queensland to the north and Victoria to the south.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical significance of the year 17881788 in Australia.
The year 17881788 marks the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the first British colony.
This date is the foundational point for the colony that would become New South Wales.
2
Analyze the geographical borders mentioned (Queensland and Victoria).
The state sitting between Queensland (to the north) and Victoria (to the south) is identified.
Geographic positioning helps distinguish states that might share similar historical timelines.
3
Combine history and geography to select the correct state.
New South Wales is confirmed as both the first colony and the state between Queensland and Victoria.
Both facts uniquely identify this specific state in the context of the Australian Citizenship Test.

Key Concept

Identification and geography of New South Wales

Hints

1
Think about which state contains Sydney, the site where the First Fleet originally landed.
2
The state you are looking for is located on the East Coast and surrounds the Australian Capital Territory.

Practice More

Review the capital cities for each state to ensure you don't confuse the states with their major urban centers.
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