A.K.A: THE GARDEN STATE BY JACOB VICTORIA

A.K.A: THE GARDEN STATEBY JACOB

VICTORIA

Victoria’s History Victoria’s Aboriginal history and culture is an

important part of the State’s cultural identity. Aboriginal people have occupied Victoria for thousands of years.

The capital of Victoria is Melbourne, it was founded by John Batman, 1835.

Word that gold had been discovered in Victoria in 1851 – Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. The news travelled across the world quickly. This period in Victoria’s history was known as ‘The Gold Rush’.

Victoria’s EmblemsFloral Emblem: Epacris impressaVictoria calls itself the 'Garden State’Because of it’s stunning vistasof green grassy hills, valleys and gardens.

Bird Emblem: Yellow Wattle Bird

Animal Emblem: Leadbeater Possum

THE GREAT SIGHTS OF VICTORIA

One of Victoria’s famous tourist attractions is Puffing Billy. The Puffing Billy is in a narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges .

The Twelve ApostlesThe Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone rocks situated off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, along The Great Ocean Road.

Phillip Island’s Fairy Penguins

Phillip Island is best known for its beautiful sunset penguin parade. Witnessing these exquisite mammals is an unforgettable experience.

Victoria’s Most Famous SportAFL aka: Australian Rules Football originated in Victoria in 1858. It is played throughout Australia but remains Victoria’s most popular sport. The home of football is the M.C.G.

Interesting facts about Victoria

The population of Victoria is over 5.5 million.

Victoria’s premier is Dennis Napthine, he is part of the Liberal Party.

The only city where the tram network is used as an extensive part of the public transport system is Melbourne, Victoria.

The warmest region of Victoria is, Mildura. It is situated in the North-West. Temperatures usually exceed 40 degrees in summer.

Victoria is one of Australia’s major manufacturing States. Its factories employ about 34 per cent of the national labour force.

Victoria’s Main Airport Melbourne Airport, aka Tullamarine Airport, is

the main airport of Victoria. It is also the second busiest airport in Australia. It was opened in 1970 to replace the nearby Essendon Airport.

Now Lets See If You Have Listened?

Who is the premier of Victoria? What is the common name for Victoria’s

floral emblem? Before the Tullamarine Airport was built,

what was Melbourne’s main airport? What does the MCG stand for? What is the population of Victoria today?

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