Knowra Queensland Queensland Queensland is a state in northeastern Australia, stretching from tropical Cape York to the subtropical southeast. Its coastline includes the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
Great Barrier Reef : The world’s largest coral reef system, extending along Australia’s northeastern coast. Queensland’s coast borders the reef, a defining natural feature and tourism destination.
Aboriginal Australians : The Indigenous peoples of mainland Australia and many nearby islands. Aboriginal peoples have lived in the region now called Queensland for tens of thousands of years.
Queensland economy : The economic system of Queensland, spanning resources, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and services. Its industries rely on the state’s mineral wealth, farmland, cities, and natural attractions.
Queensland floods : Major flood events affecting communities and landscapes across Queensland. The state’s intense rainfall and river systems can produce severe, widespread flooding.
Cape York Peninsula : A large peninsula forming the northernmost part of mainland Australia. Its remote tropical landscapes mark Queensland’s northern extent.
Torres Strait Islanders : The Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait islands between Cape York and Papua New Guinea. Their distinct communities and cultures are part of Queensland’s northern history.
Queensland coal industry : The extraction and export of coal from Queensland’s major coal basins. Coal mining is a major export industry and a source of environmental and climate debate.
2010–2011 Queensland floods : A series of floods across Queensland during the 2010–2011 wet season, including the Brisbane flood. The disaster exposed the risks facing Queensland’s growing river and coastal communities.
Coral Sea : A marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean east of northeastern Australia. It lies off Queensland’s coast and shapes maritime ecosystems and weather.
Colony of Queensland : A British self-governing colony established in 1859 in northeastern Australia. The colony became the state whose borders and institutions Queensland largely retains.
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