What are the differences between Australia's two territories, the Northern Territory and the Capital Region, and other states?

Australia consists of six states and two autonomous regions, namely, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Australian Capital Special Zone (including Jarvis Strait) and the Northern Territory where Canberra, the capital of Australia, is located.

In addition, Australia also manages seven outer islands, including norfolk island, uninhabited Coral Island, Cox Island, Christmas Island, uninhabited Yasmore Island and Cartier Island, Hede Island and MacDonald Island near the Antarctic Circle, and the Australian Antarctic.

The Australian government adopts a federal system, which is divided into federal government, state government and regional government. The Australian federal government is led by the prime minister, while the state government is led by the governor.

1778, immigrants from Europe first settled in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales; Today, Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games. Sydney's Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are world-famous landmarks. The international airport here is an important hub for international exchanges.

Although Victoria is the smallest state in Australia, it is the second most populous state. Melbourne, the capital of Australia, is the second largest city and hosted the1956th Olympic Games. The local people have always been very keen on sports, and the Melbourne Cup held every year 1 1 month makes Australia crazy.

Queensland extends from the tropical rain forest area of Cape York to the temperate zone, and the northeast coastline is dotted with colorful Great Barrier Reef. The capital is Brisben. There are three international airports in Honshu Island, located in Brisben, Cairns and townsville, serving tourists from all over the world.

South Australia was established by an unofficial colonial committee and did not accept any prisoners. The Adelaide Art Festival held every two years in the capital is an international cultural feast.

Western Australia is almost as big as Western Europe, but three-quarters of the population of 6.5438+8.5 million live in Perth, the capital.

Tasmania, which is composed of many islands, is the smallest state in Australia, separated from the Australian mainland by the bass strait. Hobart, the capital, is also the end of the annual Sydney-Hobart regatta, which is one of the most representative races in Australia.

The Northern Territory is bigger than two French countries, but its population is less than 200,000. Darwin is the capital and Alice Springs is an important inland city. Lu Lu National Park and kakadu national park are located in the Northern Territory.

The Australian Capital Territory Special Zone (ACT) was established in New South Wales in 19 1 1, and Canberra was designated as the capital of Australia. National institutions such as the Federal Parliament, the National Library, the National Theatre, the High Court and the War Memorial are all located in the Capital Special Zone.

Australia has six states and two territories. These six states were independent British colonies before 190 1, and other places that were not under colonial jurisdiction at that time became territories directly under the jurisdiction of the federal government after 190 1. Australia has only two regions: the northern region and the capital region. Each state has its own state government, with a governor and a governor, but there is no such position in the territory. The power of the territory to form its own government comes from the authorization of the federal government, and the chief executive of the territory is the chief executive. The legislative power varies greatly among states and regions. States can legislate on their own in some areas, but the Federation cannot interfere. The territory can also legislate on its own, but the legislative power of the territory comes from the authorization of the federal government. If the federal government is not satisfied, the laws enacted by the territory can be repealed. A typical example is that the Northern Territory legislated euthanasia in11990s, which was quickly abolished by the federal government. The area is actually under the direct jurisdiction of the federal government.