Austraalia, Victoria
Victoria
(Australia)
Facts
Victoria is named after Queen Victoria from Great Britain.
The capital of Victoria is Melbourn
Victoria is the smallest mainland state but most densly populated
Gold was found in Victoria in 1851
70% of all Victorians live in Melbourn
History
Victoria was founded in 1803, when British soldiers came to stop
French soldiers from settling any new areas.
In 1854 there was an armed rebellion but it was held back by British
soldiers.(over a thousand died)
On 7 February in 2009 Victoria was affected by heavy bushfires, 134
died and the event is known as the "Black Saturday."
Religion
67,5% of Victorian people are Christian, 27