Capital of New South Wales: Sydney Capital of Victoria: Melbourne Capital of Queensland: Brisbane Capital of South Australia: Adelaide Capital of Western Australia: Perth Capital of Tasmania: Hobart Capital of the Northern Territory: Darwin Capital of Australia: Canberra Which state is the largest in area?: Western Australia Which state is an island south of the mainland?: Tasmania Which red rock in the Northern Territory is sacred to the Anangu people?: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Which huge coral reef lies off Queensland?: The Great Barrier Reef Which sea lies between Australia and New Zealand?: The Tasman Sea Which city has the Sydney Opera House?: Sydney Which long river system is Australia's most important?: The Murray–Darling river system Which mountain range runs down the east coast?: The Great Dividing Range What is the highest mountain on mainland Australia?: Mount Kosciuszko What is the dry, empty middle of Australia called?: The Outback Which ocean is west of Australia?: The Indian Ocean Which ocean is east of Australia?: The Pacific Ocean Which strait separates Tasmania from the mainland?: Bass Strait Which strait separates Australia from Papua New Guinea?: Torres Strait Which Australian city is the capital of Queensland and sits on a river?: Brisbane Which city is in the territory set up to be the national capital?: Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory Which Australian animals carry babies in a pouch and hop?: Kangaroos What is Australia's currency?: The Australian dollar Free flashcards from Peabody at peabody.kids/flashcards/geo-australia-states-places