One of the six colonies that are part of the founding states of Australia, Queensland is the third most populous and second largest state in the entire country. Some of its most important cities that receive revenue through tourism include Brisbane (the capital and largest city of Queensland), Hervey Bay, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, etc. Australia’s 10 largest cities are located in Queensland. It is called the ‘Sunshine State’ because its sunshine and tropical climate attracts many tourists every year, making it the third largest economy in the country.
First settled by ...
