| Capital: | Melbourne |
| Cities: | Geelong, Bendigo |
| Products: | Wheat, oats, barley, sheep, cars, clothing |
Just the Facts
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Victoria is the second smallest state, but is heavily populated. |
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Victoria is home to the Twelve Apostles, a group of huge limestone rock formations found along the coastline in Port Campbell National Park. |
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Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city after Sydney. It is close to many beautiful beaches and spectacular forests. |
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Victoria has warm, dry summers and cool to mild, wet winters. |
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Mount Bogong and Mount Feathertop are the 2 highest mountain peaks. |
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Victoria is one of the largest manufacturing states in Australia with factories for cars, food, clothing, paper, oil and technology. |
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One third of the state is covered by forest. Victoria is the largest producer of timber and has huge forest plantations. |
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Victoria is also Australia's main producer of lamb, dairy products, and dried fruits. |
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Students are required to attend school between the ages of 6 and 15. |
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Victoria's trading partners are Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States. |
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