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Difficulty: HardSouth Australia

South Australia is recognized for its rugged coastline, famous wine regions, and its unique colonial history. Which of the following statements accurately describes a defining characteristic of this state?

  1. It was established as a colony for free settlers and is the only state to share a land border with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory.Answer
  2. B
    It was the first penal colony established in 17881788 to accommodate convicts and currently holds the largest population in Australia.
  3. C
    It is officially classified as a territory rather than a state and its capital city is the national capital where the Federal Parliament meets.

Answer

South Australia was established as a colony for free settlers and is the only state that shares a border with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory.
The correct answer is that South Australia was established as a free settlement and is the only state to share a border with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory. This identifies its unique non-penal history and its central geographical position on the Australian mainland.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the colonial origin of South Australia.
South Australia was established as a free settlement, meaning it was not founded as a place for convicts.
This is a primary historical distinction for South Australia mentioned in citizenship materials.
2
Analyze the geographical borders of the state.
South Australia shares land borders with Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Geographically, South Australia is the only mainland state that touches every other mainland jurisdiction.
3
Evaluate the options based on these findings.
The option combining the free settlement history with the unique border status is the correct choice.
This confirms the specific characteristics that define South Australia in the context of the citizenship test.

Key Concept

The unique historical and geographical characteristics of South Australia.

Hints

1
Think about whether South Australia was started as a place for convicts or for people who chose to move there freely.
2
Look at a map of Australia and count how many other states and territories touch South Australia's borders.
3
South Australia is famous for being a 'free settlement' and it is the only state that borders all other mainland states plus the Northern Territory.

Practice More

Review the capital cities of all states and territories to ensure you can distinguish between state capitals like Adelaide and the national capital, Canberra.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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