States and territories
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The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. Australia has six states, along with territories such as the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
What Our Common Bond says
- The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories.
- Australia has six states.
Common mistakes
- Saying Australia has four, five or eight states — it has six.
- Forgetting that Australia also has territories, not only states.
Test yourself
One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 1, page 12 (official booklet ↗).
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