North Queensland

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A map of Queensland's regions

North Queensland is the northern part of the state of Queensland in Australia. Queensland is a massive state, larger than most countries, and the Tropical northern part of it has been historically remote and underdeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity.

A coastal region centred around its largest settlement is the greater city of Townsville which is often considered the unofficial 'capital' of North Queensland. Townsville is the location of a major seaport handling exports from mines in Mount Isa and cattle exports from coastal and inland areas. The region also contains a bulk sugar exporting terminal at Lucinda in the region's north. It also contains the inland city of Charters Towers and the coastal towns of Ayr and Ingham.

[edit] Geography

There is no official boundary that separates North Queensland from the rest of the state. Unofficially it is usually considered to have a southern border beginning north of Mackay but historically it has been as far south as Rockhampton.

[edit] Communities in North Queensland

[edit] State of North Queensland

See also: State of North Queensland

Throughout the years, there have been many calls for the formation of a new State. Many proposals have been drawn up, regarding the borders, name and the debate over which city will become the Capital [1]. Although the Queensland Parliament has quickly denied any efforts for the formation of the new state.