Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Victoria.
Victoria is a state of Australia.
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Where does Victoria fit?
Victoria is a state of Australia. This directory lists 724 cities and localities in Victoria.
Country
Australia
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
724
About Victoria
Victoria is a southeastern Australian state and the second most populous, centered on the vibrant city of Melbourne. Compact but densely settled, it is a cultural and sporting heartland known for its coffee, festivals and major events. Despite being one of the smallest mainland states, it punches far above its weight.
Victoria ranges from the rugged Great Ocean Road coastline and the Twelve Apostles to the alpine peaks of the Victorian Alps and the dry Mallee region in the northwest. The Murray River forms much of its northern border. The climate is temperate, with four distinct seasons.
Melbourne is renowned as Australia's cultural capital, famous for its laneway cafes, street art, live music and major sporting events including the Australian Open and the Melbourne Cup. The state has a strong arts scene and diverse, multicultural communities.
Settled by Europeans in the 1830s, Victoria boomed spectacularly during the gold rushes of the 1850s, which made Melbourne one of the richest cities in the world. It became a separate colony in 1851 and a founding state of the Australian federation in 1901.
Key facts
Its capital, Melbourne, is often called Australia's cultural capital.
The 1850s gold rush drove explosive growth.
The Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles are major landmarks.
It hosts the Australian Open and the Melbourne Cup.
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Victoria is a southeastern Australian state and the second most populous, centered on the vibrant city of Melbourne. Compact but densely settled, it is a cultural and sporting heartland known for its coffee, festivals and major events. Despite being one of the smallest mainland states, it punches far above its weight.
