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State Snapshot
  • Founded in 1851
  • Size 227 514 sq km
  • 2.9% of Australia's Area
  • Population 4.3 million
  • Capital City is Melbourne
  • Main industries
  • Manufacture
  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Commerce
Melbourne City
Melbourne - Victorian Capital
Common Heath
VIC Floral Emblem - Common Heath
VIC Avg. Rainfall 2003
Victoria's Average Rainfall - 2003
VIC Avg. Temperature 2003
Victoria's Average Temperatures - 2003

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Victoria State Summary

Victoria is a vibrant state of dramatic contrasts. From pristine coastlines, drifting desert lands, lush countryside to soaring mountains with skiing in winter or hiking in summer, Victoria has natural attractions that will take your breath away.

While the natural environment provides a stunning backdrop, there is an equally varied and quality array of man made attractions. Take lunch in a splendid winery restaurant, visit an historic river port, taste the delights of a gourmet trail or fossick through gold mining history. All attractions are easily reached from good highways connecting Adelaide, Canberra or Sydney to Victoria.

Stylish Melbourne is Australia's centre for shopping, restaurants, sport, arts, culture and big events. Vibrant, friendly, with a cosmopolitan spirit and a youthful outlook, Melbourne breathes a life of its own.

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