Citizenship Geography and States

Question 1

How many states does Australia have?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Australia has six states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Question 2

Which of the following is an Australian territory, not a state?

Accepted Answer

The Northern Territory

Answer

The Northern Territory is a territory, not a state. Australia's two main mainland territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.

Question 3

What is the capital city of New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

Sydney

Answer

Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and Australia's largest city by population.

Question 4

Which Australian state is also an island, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait?

Accepted Answer

Tasmania

Answer

Tasmania is an island state, separated from mainland Australia by Bass Strait. Its capital is Hobart.

Question 5

What is the capital city of Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne

Answer

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and one of Australia's largest and most populous cities.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Geography and States