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Queensland is the second largest state in Australia and is located in the north-east of the continent. Which city is its capital, and which state shares its southern border?

  1. The capital is Brisbane, and the state to its south is New South Wales.Answer
  2. B
    The capital is Melbourne, and the state to its south is Victoria.
  3. C
    The capital is Darwin, and the state to its south is the Northern Territory.

Answer

The capital of Queensland is Brisbane, and its southern neighbor is the state of New South Wales.
Queensland's capital is Brisbane. Geographically, it is located in the north-eastern part of Australia and shares its southern border with the state of New South Wales.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the capital city of the state of Queensland.
Brisbane is the capital.
Australian state geography defines Brisbane as the capital of Queensland.
2
Identify the geographic boundaries of Queensland to the south.
Queensland's southern border is shared with New South Wales.
Map reading confirms that New South Wales is the state located immediately south of Queensland.
3
Differentiate between states and territories.
Queensland is a state, while the Northern Territory is a territory.
The Australian Constitution defines six states and several territories.

Key Concept

Queensland's capital city, geographic location, and state neighbors.

Hints

1
The capital city is a major coastal city located in the south-east corner of the state.
2
Consider which state lies between Queensland and Victoria on the east coast.

Practice More

Review a map of Australia to visualize the positions of the six states and their capital cities.
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