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New South Wales
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  • 1. Which city is the capital of New South Wales?
A) Canberra
B) Melbourne
C) Brisbane
D) Sydney
  • 2. Which Australian state is located to the north of New South Wales?
A) Tasmania
B) Victoria
C) South Australia
D) Queensland
  • 3. In what year did New South Wales officially become a separate colony?
A) 1901
B) 1788
C) 1850
D) 1812
  • 4. Which famous beach in Sydney is known for its surfing and lively atmosphere?
A) Bondi Beach
B) Cronulla Beach
C) Manly Beach
D) Coogee Beach
  • 5. What is the highest mountain in New South Wales?
A) Mount Jagungal
B) Mount Townsend
C) Mount Kosciuszko
D) Mount Twynam
  • 6. What is the floral emblem of New South Wales?
A) Golden Wattle
B) Sturts Desert Pea
C) Kangaroo Paw
D) Waratah
  • 7. What is the state bird emblem of New South Wales?
A) Emu
B) Cockatoo
C) Crimson Rosella
D) Kookaburra
  • 8. What is the state animal emblem of New South Wales?
A) Koala
B) Wombat
C) Quokka
D) Platypus
  • 9. Which famous cricket ground is located in Sydney, New South Wales?
A) Sydney Cricket Ground
B) Adelaide Oval
C) MCG
D) Gabba
  • 10. What is the name of the iconic steel arch bridge in Sydney Harbour?
A) Anzac Bridge
B) Sydney Harbour Bridge
C) Harbour Bridge
D) Iron Cove Bridge
  • 11. Which Australian football team is based in New South Wales?
A) Collingwood Magpies
B) Adelaide Crows
C) Geelong Cats
D) Sydney Swans
  • 12. What is the Aboriginal name for the three rocky sandstone peaks in the Blue Mountains?
A) Mount Tomah
B) Three Sisters
C) Mount Banks
D) Mount Solitary
  • 13. Which university is the oldest in New South Wales?
A) University of New South Wales
B) Macquarie University
C) Western Sydney University
D) University of Sydney
  • 14. Which famous writer was born in New South Wales and wrote 'My Brilliant Career'?
A) Henry Lawson
B) Banjo Paterson
C) Patrick White
D) Miles Franklin
  • 15. Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New South Wales?
A) Great Barrier Reef
B) Sydney Opera House
C) Lord Howe Island
D) Royal National Park
  • 16. What is the famous wine-growing region located to the northeast of New South Wales?
A) Hunter Valley
B) Margaret River
C) Barossa Valley
D) Yarra Valley
  • 17. Which Australian state is located to the south of New South Wales?
A) Western Australia
B) Queensland
C) Victoria
D) Northern Territory
  • 18. Which ocean borders New South Wales?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
  • 19. What is the official language of New South Wales?
A) French
B) Spanish
C) English
D) German
  • 20. Which river flows through the city of Sydney?
A) Brisbane River
B) Yarra River
C) Parramatta River
D) Murray River
  • 21. What is the parliamentary building of New South Wales known as?
A) Parliament House
B) Governor's Mansion
C) Legislative Assembly
D) State Capitol
  • 22. Approximately what percentage of Australia's population resides in New South Wales?
A) 20%
B) 32%
C) 10%
D) 45%
  • 23. What is the national park that is home to the famous Three Sisters rock formation in New South Wales?
A) Warrumbungle National Park
B) Blue Mountains National Park
C) Kosciuszko National Park
D) Royal National Park
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