Victoria (Australia)

Victoria is a state located in the south-eastern corner of Australia. It is the smallest mainland state in area, but the most densely populated and urbanised. Victoria began as farming community in the 1800s, until the discovery of gold transformed it into a leading industrial and commercial centre. In 2005, Victoria's population reached 5,012,700 - making it the second most populous Australian state, after New South Wales. Melbourne is Victoria's capital and largest city, with more than 70 per cent of all Victorians living there.

Tourism

Some major tourist destinations in Victoria include: Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Buchan Caves, Echuca, Fairy penguins, Geelong, Gippsland Lakes, Gliding, Great Ocean Road, Maldon, Melbourne Casino, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Murray River golf clubs, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Puffing Billy, Skiing in Victoria, Sovereign Hill, The Twelve Apostles. Other popular activies include whale watching, hang-gliding and hot air ballooning.

Related Topics:
Ballarat - Beechworth - Bendigo - Buchan Caves - Echuca - Fairy penguin - Geelong - Gippsland Lakes - Gliding - Great Ocean Road - Maldon - Melbourne Casino - Melbourne Cricket Ground - Murray River golf clubs - Port Fairy Folk Festival - Puffing Billy - Skiing in Victoria - Sovereign Hill - The Twelve Apostles - Whale watching - Hang-gliding - Hot air balloon

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