Queensland

Queensland is an administrative division in northeastern Australia that encompasses coastal areas, rainforests, deserts, and coral reefs. The territory stretches from tropical beaches along the Pacific to dry plains inland, with each zone showing its own climate and landscape.

The territory separated from New South Wales in 1859 and formed a self-governing colony under direct British oversight. It later joined the Australian federation in 1901, gaining an elected government and its own administrative powers.

Several Aboriginal communities organize art exhibitions, dance performances, and language classes that let visitors participate in living traditions throughout Queensland. Torres Strait Islanders maintain their maritime customs through boat building, song, and public ceremonies that outsiders often may attend.

Different regions hold distinct climate zones, so travelers should bring clothing for tropical heat, temperate coolness, or dry conditions. Local councils manage roads, parks, and public facilities, so access and opening times may vary depending on the community.

The region uses an old county and parish subdivision system for property documentation that researchers and officials still rely on when tracing historic land claims. Many rural areas continue to carry these administrative labels in official paperwork, though they rarely appear in everyday conversation.

Location: Australia

Inception: 1859

Capital city: Brisbane

Elevation above the sea: 744 m

Reference: QLD

Shares border with: South Australia, New South Wales, Northern Territory

Website: http://qld.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -20.00000,143.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:51