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Australia has three mainland territories: the Northern Territory (except for governmental particulars, a state), the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), and the Jervis Bay Territory (adjacent to the capital territory and likewise administered by the national government).
There are also seven offshore territories:
Norfolk Island
Heard & MacDonald Islands
Ashmore & Cartier Islands
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Coral Sea Islands Territory
Australian Antarctic Territory
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∙ 9y agoThere are two mainland territories in Australia, as well as six states.
The two mainland territories are:
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
In addition, there are seven offshore territories:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Heard and MacDonald Islands
- Coral sea Islands Territory
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Norfolk Island
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∙ 10y agoAustralia has 6 states and 2 territories.
The mainland territories are the Northern Territory (NT) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The states are - Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
In addition, there are seven offshore territories:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Heard and MacDonald Islands
- Coral sea Islands Territory
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Norfolk Island
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∙ 13y agoAustralia's two mainland territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
There is a mistaken belief that Jervis Bay, which is the seaport for the ACT is a separate territory. It is not separate, as it is officially part of the ACT.
In addition, there are seven offshore territories:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Heard and MacDonald Islands
- Coral sea Islands Territory
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Norfolk Island
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∙ 13y agoAustralia has six states and two mainland territories. These two territories are Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
The Australian Capital Territory was formed from land previously in the state of New South Wales, to contain the administrative Capital of Australia, Canberra. The Northern Territory occupies a large portion of the central northern mainland.
There are also seven external (offshore) territories, which are:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Coral Sea Islands
- Heard and McDonald Islands
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Norfolk Island
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∙ 10y agoAustralia is made up of six states and two territories. The two territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
There is a mistaken belief that Jervis Bay, which is the seaport for the ACT is a separate territory. It is not separate, as it is officially part of the ACT.
In addition, there are seven offshore territories:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Heard and MacDonald Islands
- Coral sea Islands Territory
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Norfolk Island
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∙ 13y agoN.t, a.c.t
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How many mainland territories in Australia?
There are two mainland territories in Australia. They are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. In addition, Australia has seven offshore territories.
What year was it when Australia had 2 territories and 6 states?
At Federation, in 1901, Australia had six states. The two territories were established in 1911.
What is Australia split into?
Australia is divided into six states and two territories.
Which of the states and territories of Australia is an island?
Tasmania is Australia's island state.
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of states and territories?
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 states and two mainland territories, along with seven offshore territories. See also the related question.
Does Australia have an island?
Yes, it does. Tasmania, an island to the south of Australia, is one of the states of Australia. Australia has, in fact, 8222 islands attached to its states and territories. In addition, there are seven external (offshore) territories / dependencies.
Which state or territories of Australia does the SES exist?
SES stands for State Emergency Service. The SES operates in all of the states and territories of Australia.
Are there over 50 states in Australia?
There are 6 states and 2 territories in Australia.
Which states or territories have borders with Western Australia?
South Australia and Northern Territory.
What are Australia's provinces called?
Australian does not have provinces. Its main divisions are called states and territories. Australia has six states and two territories. The states are:New South WalesQueenslandVictoriaSouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaTasmaniaThe two territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
What is an island northwest of Australia?
Christmas Island lies northwest of Australia. it is one of Australia's external territories.
What are the northern territories Australia manufactured goods?
The manufactured goods of the northern territories are ice and seafood
