Australian Citizenship Practice Exam

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How many states and mainland territories are there in the Commonwealth of Australia?

4 states and 1 mainland territory
5 states and 2 mainland territories
6 states and 3 mainland territories
6 states and 2 mainland territories

The correct answer is: 6 states and 2 mainland territories

The correct answer is that Australia has 6 states and 2 mainland territories. The states are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. The two mainland territories are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. This structure reflects Australia's federal system of governance, where each state and territory has its own government and a degree of autonomy. Understanding the composition of Australia’s political landscape is important for anyone interested in Australian citizenship, as it contextualizes the country's governance and regional representation. Other combinations, such as having 4 or 5 states or miscounting the number of territories, do not accurately reflect the current political divisions within Australia.