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Queensland, Australia
Major Cities
Cairns (63)
Brisbane (45)
Surfers Paradise (26)
Port Douglas (18)
Townsville (14)
Mackay (12)
Palm Cove (11)
Rockhampton (10)
Bundaberg (8)
Toowoomba (6)
Gold Coast (6)
Broadbeach (5)
Mount Isa (5)
Coolangatta (5)
Hervey Bay (5)
Gladstone (5)
Noosa Heads (4)
Brisbane (4)
Caloundra (4)
Airlie Beach (4)




Capital Brisbane
Government Const. Monarchy
Governor Quentin Bryce
Premier Peter Beattie (ALP)
Federal representation
 - House seats 28
 - Senate seats 12
Gross State
Product (2004-05)
 - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd)
 - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th)
Population
(Early December 2005)
 - Population  4,000,000 (3rd)
 - Density  2.28/km² (5th)
Area  
 - Total  1,852,642 km² (2nd)
 - Land 1,730,648 km²
 - Water 121,994 km² (6.58%)
Elevation  
 - Highest Mt. Bartle Frere +1,622 m
 - Lowest  
Time zone UTC+10
Abbreviations  
 - Postal QLD
 
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Brisbane Brisbane also has many beautiful gardens and parklands. Popular with tourists are the rock-climbing cliffs which are located at the southern approach to the Story Bridge at Kangaroo Point, as well as the more than 27 km of bicycle pathways which line both sides of the river east and west of the city centre. Another new Brisbane attraction is the Story Bridge Adventure Climb [5]. The Story Bridge is one of only three legally climbable bridges in the world.
Brisbane Brisbane also has many beautiful gardens and parklands. Popular with tourists are the rock-climbing cliffs which are located at the southern approach to the Story Bridge at Kangaroo Point, as well as the more than 27 km of bicycle pathways which line both sides of the river east and west of the city centre. Another new Brisbane attraction is the Story Bridge Adventure Climb [5]. The Story Bridge is one of only three legally climbable bridges in the world.
Cairns Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its proximity to many attractions and tropical climate. The Great Barrier Reef is only one and a half hours away by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation are popular areas for experiencing a true tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland. The city has used its natural surrounds to its full advantage with the construction of many small theme parks for tourists. Among them are the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway, which extends for 7.5 kilometres over World Heritage rainforest.
Cairns Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its proximity to many attractions and tropical climate. The Great Barrier Reef is only one and a half hours away by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation are popular areas for experiencing a true tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland. The city has used its natural surrounds to its full advantage with the construction of many small theme parks for tourists. Among them are the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway, which extends for 7.5 kilometres over World Heritage rainforest.


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