NEW SOUTH WALES
Population:	6,662,200
Climate:	Balmy summers / mild winters
Area:	820,000 km²
Map:	To be added

New South Wales is the most populous and heavily industrialised state in Australia. This state offers breathtaking beaches and coastlines, World Heritage National Parks, Outback, snow and skiing, lush farming country and the dazzling city lights of Sydney, (pop 4.5 million).

The total area of the State is 802 000 km2. New South Wales lies in the temperate zone and the climate is generally free from extremes of heat and cold.

Natural features divide the State into four main zones extending from north to south...

1. Seaboard and coastal lowlands.
2. Tablelands formed by the Great Dividing Range. The Snowy Mountains region has the highest peak on the continent, Mount Kosciusko, which is 2228 m.
3. Western slopes which is a fertile, undulating region.
4. Western plains comprising almost two-thirds of the State.

Sydney is the state capital, boasting a spectacular harbour, a rich colonial history and a glowing international reputation. It is without a doubt one of the worlds greatest cities.