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Victoria (VIC)
Capital: Melbourne
Population: 5,000,000
Specialties: Art, antiques, tea, skiing, surfing, gourmet food
Never fear. Just because Victoria is the smallest of all of Australia's mainland
states does not mean that the region has little to offer. Actually, some consider
Victoria one of the best sections of the country to live and play.
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Take, for example, its capital city of Melbourne. It has the flavour of the Old
World, with its modern tramway public transportation system and its air of confident
sophistication. But it is also a perfect representation of modern Australia. Dozens
of different cultures call Melbourne home, from Lebanese and Middle Easterners to
Chinese and Vietnamese, from Greeks and Italians to American and other New Worlders.
The city is also renown for its culture such as it's performing arts, its museum
culture, and its galleries and art displays. On the flip side of the society, sports
are huge. You probably have heard of the Melbourne Cup, the
Qantas Australia Grand Prix, and the Australian Open Tennis. Australians
play just as many sports as they watch, too.
Surrounding Melbourne is the rest of Victoria, which deserves equal attention. There
are beautiful drives to be had up and down the coastline, as well as voyages to
the enchanting villages in the mountains.
Venture farther away from the capital, and you can meander along arguably some of
the best coastline and views in the world. Great Ocean Road, as it is known,
stretches from Geelong to the border of South Australia - some 300 kilometres.
This spectacular coastal drive takes you past striking natural features such as
The Twelve Apostles, Loch Add Gorge and London Bridge. Or explore the bush territory
of The Grampians or the Victorian Alps. The famous old gold towns of Bendigo and
Ballarat attract their fair share of visitors. As do the enormous waves and brilliant
sun of the beach towns.
Facts and Figures
Capital: Melbourne
Population: 5,000,000
Area: 228,000 sq km
Climate: Temperate with four distinct seasons
Economy: Service industry, Tourism, Agriculture (dairy), Wine, Wool, Industry (metal, petroleum refining)
Specialties: Art, antiques, tea, skiing, surfing, sporting events, gourmet food
Tourism Information
- The 106 km of the Great Ocean Road, which winds through rainforests, gorges, beach towns, and tranquil bays
- High Country, an outdoor wonderland with horseback riding, bushwalking, rafting, and fishing all on the menu
- Phillip Island for wildlife, such as penguins, koalas, migrating birds, seals, and diving
- The Gippsland region offers crisp forests, clear lakes, stunning coastline, and quaint towns
- Yarra Valley, a major wine growing region just an hour from Melbourne
- St Kilda, Brunswick Street, Little Bourke Street, Lygon Street, and other fine dining spots in and around Melbourne
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