The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Victoria:
Victoria, commonly abbreviated as Vic, is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state (after Tasmania), with a land area of 227,444 km2 (87,817 sq mi); the second-most-populated state (after New South Wales), with a population of over 6.9 million; and the most densely populated state in Australia (30.6 per km2). Victoria's economy is the second-largest among Australian states and is highly diversified, with service sectors predominating.
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
- English state name: Victoria
- Nickname(s): The Garden State[1]
- Adjectival(s): Victorian
- Demonym(s): Victorian, Mexican (humourous New South Wales slang),[2] Cabbage Patcher (archaic slang), Gum Sucker (archaic slang)[3]
Geography of Victoria
edit- Victoria is: a state
- Population of Victoria: 6,358,900 (September 2017)[4]
- Area of Victoria: 227,416 square kilometres (87,806 sq mi)[5]
- Atlas of Victoria
Location
edit- Victoria is situated within the following regions:
- Country: Australia
- Time zone(s): Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10:00)
Environment of Victoria
editEnvironment of Victoria
- Climate of Victoria
- Ecology of Victoria
- Geology of Victoria
- Protected areas of Victoria
- Wildlife of Victoria
- Fauna of Victoria
Natural geographic features of Victoria
editLandforms of Victoria
Regions of Victoria
editEcoregions of Victoria
editEcoregions in Victoria
Administrative divisions of Victoria
editAdministrative divisions of Victoria
Local government areas of Victoria
editLocal government areas of Victoria
- Capital of Victoria: Melbourne
- Cities of Victoria
Demography of Victoria
editGovernment and politics of Victoria
edit- Form of government: Parliamentary democracy
- Capital of Victoria: Melbourne
- List of elections in Victoria
Branches of the government of Victoria
editExecutive branch of the government of Victoria
edit- Head of state: Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau
- Head of government: Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews
- Cabinet of Victoria
Legislative branch of the government of Victoria
editJudicial branch of the government of Victoria
editLaw and order in Victoria
editLaw of Victoria
- Constitution of Victoria
- Crime in Victoria
- Human rights in Victoria
Local government in Victoria
editHistory of Victoria
editHistory of Victoria, by period
editHistory of Victoria, by subject
editCulture of Victoria
editCulture of Victoria
- National symbols of Victoria
- World Heritage Sites in Victoria
Art in Victoria
editSports in Victoria
editSports in Victoria
Economy and infrastructure of Victoria
edit- Economic rank (by nominal GDP): 17th (2019)
- Agriculture in Victoria
- Companies of Victoria
- Currency of Victoria: Australian dollar
- Energy in Victoria
- Transport in Victoria
Education in Victoria
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chesterfield, Chris. "Our legacy of liveable cities won't last without a visionary response to growth". The Conversation. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ Downes, Stephen (3 March 2009). "Trujillo and Mexicans: a few words on racial stereotyping". Crikey. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ Povah, Frank; Middleton, Amy (16 May 2013). "Slang: What Aussies call other Aussies". Australian Geographic. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Main Features – Key Figures". 3101.0 – Australian Demographic Statistics, Sep 2017. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Area of Australia – States and Territories". Geoscience Australia. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2018.