Brisbane – capital of Queensland

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. It was founded in 1825 along Brisbane River as a prison for the worst convicts from New South Wales. Today, it is an exciting modern city with a fast-growing population of 1.5 million – Australia’s third largest. Brisbane was the site of the 1988 World Expo. It is noted for its subtropical climate and outdoor lifestyle.

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STATE OF QUEENSLAND:-
Nickname:            The Sunshine State
Population:          3.277  million
Land area:           1,727,200 sq km 
Coastline length:    7,400 km
Hottest place:       Cloncurry (53.1 Celcius on 16 Jan 1889) 

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	Title: Land Of Tropical Splendour - Far North Queensland
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