Australia States and Territories
There are six states in Australia -
New South Wales,
Victoria,
Queensland,
South Australia,
Western Australia and
Tasmania - and two territories - the
Australian Capital Territory and the
Northern Territory.
The states and territories each have a capital city, flag, and even their own flora and fauna emblems. Australia is also responsible for administering seven external territories:
Norfolk Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island, the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Territory, the Territory of Heard Island, the Coral Sea Islands Territory, the sub Antarctic McDonald Islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory.