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Queensland
Queensland is the second largest and third most populous state in northeastern Australia. Because of its size, Queensland has a diverse geography and climate, including tropical rainforests, rivers, coral reefs, mountain ranges and sandy beaches in the tropical and subtropical coastal regions, and deserts and savannahs in the semi-arid and desert interior regions. With its diverse landscapes, warm climate and beautiful natural environment, tourism is Queensland's leading industry. Millions of tourists visit the state every year. Queensland has the highest diversity of wildlife of any state in the country, due to the diversity of its habitats and its location in relation to species migration. More than 70 marsupial species - from the Red Kangaroo to small Marsupial Mice, with a wide variety of possums including the Cuscus - are found in Queensland. There are also dozens of bats and rodent species, nearly 80 snake species and more than 150 lizard species, as well as Saltwater and Freshwater Crocodiles. Among the hundreds of bird species, there are two large flightless birds, the Emu of the open plains and the Cassowary of the northern rainforest. Marine and freshwater fish abound, including the colorful marine life of the coral reefs and the unique freshwater lungfish. The Great Barrier Reef - the largest living organism structure in the world - was Queensland's first World Heritage Site, designated in 1981.
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