Victoria, State in Australia
Victoria is a state in southeast Australia. It's second smallest in area, but most densely populated.
It was named in honor of Queen Victoria when it separated from New South Wales in 1851.
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is considered Australia's cultural capital, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens.
Victoria is also known for its extreme weather shifts, experiencing both high temperatures and heavy rainfall.
The state animal of Victoria is the Leadbeater’s possum.
Website: vic.gov.au
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap