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Queensland

KWEENZ-land

Queensland (name) means a state in northeastern Australia, whose capital is Brisbane. Example: “Queensland is famous for the Great Barrier Reef.”

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A state in northeastern Australia, whose capital is Brisbane.

"Queensland is famous for the Great Barrier Reef."

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_____ is famous for the Great Barrier Reef.

From Queen + -s- + -land, named in honour of Queen Victoria.

the sunshine state

What does “Queensland” mean?

The word “Queensland” means a state in northeastern Australia, whose capital is Brisbane.

How do you pronounce “Queensland”?

“Queensland” is pronounced KWEENZ-land (/ˈkwiːnzlənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Queensland” in a sentence?

Here is “Queensland” used in a sentence: “Queensland is famous for the Great Barrier Reef.”

What part of speech is “Queensland”?

“Queensland” is a name.

Is “Queensland” a common word?

“Queensland” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Where is "Queensland" located?

Queensland is a state in northeastern Australia. Its capital city is Brisbane.

What is the capital of "Queensland"?

The capital of Queensland is Brisbane. Queensland is one of the states of Australia, located in the country's northeast.

Should "Queensland" always be capitalised?

Yes. Queensland is a proper noun naming an Australian state, so it is always written with a capital Q.

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