Australian states and capitals quiz
Six states, two mainland territories and a carefully chosen capital.
10 multiple-choice questions, with the answer explained after each one.
Answer each question, see why, and beat your best score.
All 10 questions and answers
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- What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Canberra
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Canberra. Canberra was purpose-built as the national capital.
- What is the capital of Queensland?
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Townsville
- Gold Coast
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Brisbane. Brisbane sits on the Brisbane River.
- What is the capital of the Northern Territory?
- Uluru
- Katherine
- Darwin
- Alice Springs
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Darwin. Darwin is Australia's most northern capital.
- What is the capital of Tasmania?
- Hobart
- Burnie
- Devonport
- Launceston
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Hobart. Hobart is Australia's second-oldest capital city.
- How many states does Australia have?
- 8
- 7
- 5
- 6
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6. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA and Tasmania. The ACT and NT are territories.
- Which is the largest state by area?
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Queensland
- New South Wales
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Western Australia. WA covers about a third of the continent.
- Which is the smallest state?
- South Australia
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Tasmania
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Tasmania. The ACT is smaller, but it's a territory.
- Which city was the temporary seat of federal government from 1901 to 1927?
- Sydney
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
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Melbourne. Parliament moved to Canberra in 1927.
- Why was Canberra chosen as the capital?
- It had the most people
- It was the oldest city
- As a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne
- It was on the coast
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As a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne. The Constitution required the capital to be in NSW, at least 100 miles from Sydney.
- What is the capital of South Australia?
- Adelaide
- Port Augusta
- Mount Gambier
- Whyalla
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Adelaide. Adelaide was planned by Colonel William Light.