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Commonly referred to as VIC, Victoria has the smallest land area of any state in Australia, but it also boasts as being the most urbanized state in the country, ahead even of NSW. The population here also has the highest density among all the other states. Like many other areas in Australia, Victoria's original boom in population stemmed largely from the gold rush during the 1800s, resulting in a surge of immigrants coming into the state to test their fates in search of a fortune in gold. Today however, most people live in the state capital of Melbourne, for a variety of reasons not even remotely related with gold mining.

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During the 1800s, a lot of people moved into New South Wales, in hopes of being one of those who would strike it lucky and find gold in what is now the most populous state in the whole of Australia. A hundred thousand people moved into New South Wales, making the population rise up some thirty-three percent, or one third of the population before the gold rush. This was a sign, marking the beginning of NSW (as New South Wales is commonly called), transforming it into one the most populous state in all of Australia.

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Sometimes you need to have it all. Whether it's a bustling city background, a calm and relaxing environment where you can enjoy yourself and take time out, or maybe even a nice suburb where you can raise your kids and shop in the different malls, South Australia has something for everybody. You can have a nice time living and working in the centermost state, along the lower portion of Australia. It's a great place to live in, and you won't be disappointed when you get to see what the state has to offer to you.

The state of South Australia enjoys its origins as a planned state from the very beginning, compared to other states in the country that originally started out as penal colonies, where convict settlements abounded and pretty much paved the way for urbanization and a new start. Now, the state is famous for having a vibrant cultural background and a nice economy supporting it as well.

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Covering one third of the total land area of the country, Western Australia is an icon of sorts representing the country, and a combination of the modern settlements in Australia with untouched geography in the area. It's the second largest territory in the world that's classified below a country status. Western Australia offers a glimpse of the frontier nature that got the country started on its way to becoming a full-fledged nation and not just a convict settlement.

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On the northeastern side of Australia sits the second-largest state, named after Queen Victoria (who, keen observers will note, has another state, Victoria, also named after her). This is the third most populous state in the country, after NSW and Victoria. Queensland is also the state under which Brisbane, its capital, belongs. Often referred to as the sunshine state because of the warm climate, Queensland has most of the population in the state residing near the coastline, and to the east of the state already lies the Pacific Ocean.

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Australia is a country of so many extremes, being the sixth largest country in the world (50% larger than Europe) but having the lowest population density in the world, some 2 people per square kilometre. The country has historically strong links to Britain, with the Queen still the official monarchy of the country, although the history of Australia is very colourful. Initially populated by the aborigines, the country was used as a place to ship prisoners many years ago. Slowly but surely the aborigine influence in the country was reduced, and western style values introduced.

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In Area, Western Australia is considered the largest state in Australia. It covers 1/3 of the mainland's western portion. It is being bordered by the Northern Territory and South Australia. Thus, it is also stated as the world's 2nd largest sub-national entity.

The Western Australians or West Australians, as they call themselves, are also referred colloquially as «sandgroppers». This is based from the insects found on Perth's sand dunes.

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