Australia Queensland

Queensland in Australia which lies in the north east corner of the continent is the second largest state. Population wise it captures the third position in Australia. On its west lies the Northern Territory and South Australia to its south west. New South Wales is to its south. Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean surrounds it in the east.

Queensland in Australia was consecutively colonized by the Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders and the British. Queensland is also known as the Sunshine State because it enjoys tropical warm weather.

Tourism and Mining are the two most important occupations of Queensland. Bauxite, coal and copper are the chief mineral resources of Queensland. Favorable tropical climate has resulted in the abundant growth of fruits which include pineapple, banana and peanuts. Wine, Sugarcane and Wool Industry are also flourishing in Queensland, Australia.

Places one must visit in Queensland, Australia include:
In Brisbane
--Kangaroo Point Hills
The evening views are striking .The mountain is widely visited for picnics. There are wonderful hotels and barbecues for tourist.
--Nudgee Beach
The Boondall Wetlands is a special attraction between Nudgee Beach, Boondall and Shorncliffe.The beach is famous for woodlands, forests, mangroves gardens and salty marshes.
--Gold Coast
One can enjoy wild life sanctuaries; golf, shopping and mind boggling water sports. The main beach of the coast is itself breathtaking.

The Tropical North
The tropical North has the Great Barrier Reef and no one can just afford to miss the scuba diving. The tourist also enjoys the salt water lagoons, art galleries and nobody misses the shopping.

Capricorn
Keppel Group of Islands lures the visitors. Lake Maraboon which is the second largest dam is not to be missed. Fishing can be cherished in the Fitzroy River.Eucalypyus trees in the National park is also an attraction for the tourist.

The University of Queensland is the major attraction for students all over the world. With its main Campus in St Lucia it also has campuses in Turbot City, Moggill, Gattonand and Ipswhich.
The various tourist spots have made Queensland in Australia very popular.