With the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforests and rugged Outback... Queensland offers something for everyone.
Location: North eastern corner of Australia.
Population: 3,796,200
Size:
1,734,600 square kilometers
Weather:Tropical climate in the north and subtropical in the south: Queensland has more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states. Average Brisbane temperatures: summer 21-29° C winter 9-21° C.
Economy of Queensland
Major industries in Queensland include tourism, agriculture and mining.
Queensland claims to have up-to-date technology and services, as well as the lowest taxes in Australia.
House prices in Brisbane are lower than Sydney or Melbourne: the average house in Brisbane cost $309,000 in December 2004.
About Queensland
Also known as the Sunshine State, most of its 3.4 million inhabitants, who are known for their laid-back unpretentious manner, live along its spectacular coastline. It has rainforests in the north, a subtropical southern coast, desert Outback to the west and the Great Barrier Reef to the east.
Brisbane
Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland and reputedly the fastest growing city in Australia (the third-biggest), with over a million people spread out across dozens of low hills.
Brisbane has a balmy climate with palm-lines streets, tropical gardens, riverside markets and outdoor cafes.
To the south of the city is holiday mecca the Gold Coast, and to the north are the Glasshouse Mountains and the Sunshine Coast.
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Major industries in Queensland include tourism, agriculture and mining. 
Also known as the Sunshine State, most of its 3.4 million inhabitants, who are known for their laid-back unpretentious manner, live along its spectacular coastline. It has rainforests in the north, a subtropical southern coast, desert Outback to the west and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. 
