Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is an island continent and the commonwealth of Australia which include Tasmania is perhaps as large as Europe. Australia is one of the world's most urbanized countries where 70% of the population on 10 major cities.

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and is officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia comprises of six states, two mainland territories and numerous islands that lie on the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The provinces in Australia are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The two major territories of Australia are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, with Canberra as its capital city.

The capital of the Australian province of New South Wales is Sydney, Queensland is Brisbane, South Australia is Adelaide, Tasmania is Hobart, Victoria is Hobart and Western Australia is Perth. The capital cities of Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth are spectacular and are beautiful in their own right.

Each province in Australia boasts of a number of tourist destinations. Apart from tourist attractions, the provinces also have rain forests, golden sandy beaches, unique flora and fauna that contribute immensely to the growth of tourism in the country.

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