Facts about Australia Victoria Facts

Victoria is the second most populous and geographically smallest state in Australia. Victoria is a highly densely populated states of Australia with almost 70% of the population living in Melbourne, which is the state capital and the largest city in the state. Victoria is famous in the history of Australia for the period known as Victorian Gold Rush during 1851-1860 when gold was discovered near Ballarat and Bendigo and thereafter Victoria turned into a leading commercial and industrial center in Australia.





Victoria is named after the Monarch Queen Victoria. The population of Victoria state is 5.4 million people. Victorian state of Australia is the second largest economy, second only to New South Wales. Finance, Insurance and other service sectors and Real Estate are the main industries of Victoria. Besides the service industries, Victoria is also a leading center for agriculture and dairy farming industries in Australia. The climate in Victoria is diverse ranging from wet, temperate grasslands, to snow covered Victorian Alpine areas. Tram is not only the most popular mode of transport in the capital city Melbourne but also a great attraction for the tourists. Crown Casino, Melbourne Zoo, Aquarium and Museum, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and National Gallery of Victoria are some of the popular tourist attractions.