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
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Goulburn Correctional Centre is an Australian supermaximum security prison for males.
Crown Melbourne is a large integrated resort and has a casino, three hotels, function rooms, award winning restaurants and shopping and entertainment facilities.
The Puffing Billy Railway is a narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia.
The Shrine of Remembrance is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, dedicated to all Australians who have served in war.
The Welcome Stranger is the largest alluvial gold nugget ever found, which had a calculated refined weight of 3,123 ounces.
Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in Melbourne, known for its vibrant atmosphere and variety of products.
Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district.
The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site-listed building in Melbourne, Australia.
Gippsland is a large rural region in Victoria, Australia, known for its diverse landscapes.
Grampians National Park is known for its sandstone mountains, wildflowers and wildlife including echidnas and wallabies.
