Melbourne & Regional Victoria

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About Victoria

Overview:

Victoria, Australia is home to an incredibly diverse range of geography: from stunning beaches, to sweeping rural landscapes, soaring alpine regions and untouched native forests.  View photos of Victoria from the image gallery.

Climate:

Victoria has a mainly temperate climate, with areas of higher rainfall in the north east, lower rainfall in the north west and cooler winter temperatures in the Alpine region and in some inland areas.

Size and location:

Victoria is located in the south-eastern corner of Australia. It is around the same size as the British Isles.

Population:

Around 5 million people live in Victoria, and it has the second largest population of any state in Australia. More than 70 percent of Victorians live in Melbourne, the state’s capital city.

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Last updated: July 2009

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State Government of Victoria