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Australia has six federated states: New South Wales (including Lord Howe Island), Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania (including Macquarie Island), Victoria, and Western Australia.
Australia is divided into six states (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia), three internal territories (the Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, and the Northern Territory), and seven external territories (Ashmore and Cartier Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, ...
Australia is home to six states, two territories and eight capital cities. Discover what makes each corner of Australia so special.
Australia is divided into states and territories, which are the largest administrative divisions in the country. There are six states, three internal territories, and seven external territories. Each of these has its own unique landscape, history, and culture. Map of Australia with States.
Background and overview. The states started as separate British colonies before Federation (in 1901). Their powers are protected by the Australian constitution. The territories are under the control of the Commonwealth government. The Australian Parliament has powers to create laws in the territories that it does not have in the states.
Australia contains six states—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania—and two internal territories—the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, which contains Canberra.
States and territories of Australia on a map, a detailed list of Australian states.
