This is PPT made on the political features of Australia, explaining all the states territories and many territories. It also has 6-7 landmarks that are very famous in Australia

1. Political Features of Australia
Amartya Prakash
5B
Roll no. 7

2. A BRIEF LOOK AT AUSTRALIA...
• Official name- Commonwealth of Australia
• Population- 25,737,900
• Monarch- Queen Elizabeth II
• Capital- Canberra
• Prime Minister- Scott Morrison

3. POLITICAL FEATURES OF AUSTRALIA
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA’S
CAPITAL

4. AREAS CONTROLLED BY AUSTRALIA
GREEN- Areas controlled
LIGHT GREEN- Areas claimed

5. STATES AND
TERRITORIES

6. CITIES, STATES AND
TERRITORIES
Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest
continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.

7. AUSTRALI
A
• Australian Capital Territory
• The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) bounds the national capital of
Canberra and is the centre of government. The Australian Capital
Territory is located approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) south
of Sydney, and is home to a number of important national
institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial
and the National Gallery of Australia.

9. AUSTRAL
IA
• New South Wales
• New South Wales (NSW) is Australia’s oldest and most-populous
state. New South Wales was originally settled as a penal colony on the
shores of Port Jackson where the bustling capital city of Sydney now
stands. Sydney is the nation’s largest city and is renowned for its
idyllic beaches, great walks and world-class dining. New South Wales
is also home to popular attractions including the Blue Mountains and
the Hunter Valley wine region.

11. AUSTRALIA
• Northern Territory
• At the top end of Australia lies the Northern Territory (NT). Darwin,
on the northern coast, is the capital, and Alice Springs is the principal
inland town. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost
exactly at the nation's geographical centre. The Northern Territory is
home to the famous Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kakadu National Park.

13. AUSTRALIA
• Queensland
• Queensland (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state (in size) and is
home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, the world’s most
extensive subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Queensland Islands
– including the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Brisbane is the
state’s capital; it enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most
Australian cities and is perfect for outdoor activities and water
sports.

15. AUSTRALIA
• South Australia
• South Australia (SA) sits in the southern central part of the country,
and covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. The state’s
capital is Adelaide and is a great base for exploring the Barossa
wineries, the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island. South Australia
has a thriving arts scene and is known as the ‘Festival State’, with
more than 500 events and festivals taking place there each year.

17. AUSTRALIA
• Tasmania
• Tasmania (TAS) is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass
Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. The capital, Hobart, was
founded in 1804 as a penal colony, and is Australia's second oldest
capital city after Sydney. One-fifth of Tasmania is covered by national
parks and wilderness – abundant in driving routes and walking trails
– and it is one of the world’s most mountainous islands.

19. AUSTRALIA
• Victoria
• Victoria (VIC) is the smallest of the mainland states in size but is
home to the country’s second most populated city, Melbourne. Often
referred to as the nation’s cultural capital, Melbourne is famed for its
graffiti laneways, fashion-forward boutiques and booming café
scene. Victorians' enthusiasm for sport is also legendary and this is
where Australian Rules football began. The only thing more sacred
than the footy is Melbournians love of coffee, and here you’ll find
some of Australia’s best flat whites, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes.

21. AUSTRALIA
• Western Australia
• Western Australia (WA) is Australia’s largest state and is a place of
true contrasts: from desert in the east to 13,000 kilometres (8,000
miles) of pristine coastline on the west. The state’s capital is Perth;
the fourth most populous city in Australia and famed for its
uncrowded beaches, parklands and fresh seafood. Off the coast of
Esperance, in the state’s south, is Middle Island, which is home to the
extraordinary pink-coloured Lake Hillier.

23. AUSTRALIA
• Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands,
Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral Sea
Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island and the
Australian Antarctic Territory (covering 42 per cent of the
Antarctic continent) as external territories.

24. FAMOUS
LANDMARKS

25. GREAT BARRIER REEF
• The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system
composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching
for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400
square kilometres. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast
of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from
outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living
organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of
tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of
life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labelled it
one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland
National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.

27. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
• The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at
Sydney Harbour located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is
one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.
Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an
Australian architectural team headed up by Peter Hall, the building
was formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning
with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design
competition. The Government of New South Wales, led by the
premier, Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon
directing construction. The government's decision to build Utzon's
design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed,
including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's
ultimate resignation.

29. PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK
• The Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage Site in the East
Kimberley region of Western Australia. The 239,723-hectare
(592,370-acre) national park is located approximately 300
kilometres (190 mi) south of Kununurra, with Halls Creek
located to the south.

31. THE TWELVE APOSTLES
• The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the
shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road
in Victoria, Australia. Their proximity to one another has made
the site a popular tourist attraction. Seven of the original eight
stacks remain standing at the Twelve Apostles viewpoint, after
one collapsed in July 2005. Though the view from the
promontory by the Twelve Apostles never included twelve
stacks, additional stacks—not considered part of the Apostles
group—are located to the west within the national park.