Queensland also known as the Sunshine State of Australia, is located in the northeast region of the country. The state's capital is Brisbane.
Queensland is the second-largest state of Australia sprawling 1,730,648 square kilometres. The total population is around 5 million.
The international airline Qantas was established in Winton, Queensland way back in 1920.
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Queenslanders are called 'Banana Benders' by the people living in the other states of Australia.
The state boasts of Australia's tallest residential building. The building is known as the Q1 and is 322 metres in height.
Queensland receives around 261 days of sunshine annually.
The state is home to some of the world's most ancient dinosaur footprints.
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There are over 1000 species of native vertebrates here. Some of them are found only in this state.
Queensland holds the distinction of being the sole Australian State Parliament having one house - the Legislative Assembly. The Upper House was discontinued in 1922.
The first aerial crossing of the Pacific ocean was achieved in 1928 from San Francisco to Brisbane.
Brisbane was once going to be named Edinglassie after Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The longest fence in the world namely the dingo fence extends from South Australia to central Queensland.
Five of Australia's World Heritage-listed areas are located in Queensland which includes parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
The state boasts of the oldest and biggest koala sanctuary in the world. The Lone Pine Koala sanctuary is home to more than 130 koalas.
The legendary Tennis player Rod Laver was born in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Gold was discovered in Queensland in 1867. A gold rush followed which had a significant influence on the state's economy.
The first Queensland stamps came out in 1860.
Tourism and hospitality is the largest industry here.
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One of the state's famed offerings is XXXX beer which has been operating from 1877.