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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Land Of Tropical Splendour - Far North Queensland
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