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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.
"Dr. Michela Mitchell, a taxonomist at the Queensland Museum Network, said in a statement released by Ocean Census it could be a type of deep-sea coral called octocoral."
— Katie Hunt, Scientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species, including mystery creature (2024)
"Queensland is famous for the Great Barrier Reef."
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Etymology
From Queen + -s- + -land, named in honour of Queen Victoria.
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the sunshine state
Frequently asked questions
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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