Southern Australia

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The term Southern Australia refers to New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia. It is defined as having latitude of 26 degrees and below.

Southern Australia covers about 50% of Australia but it has around 75% of Australia's population.

The region has diverse industries that contribute to its economy and exports. Mining is a significant focus in Southern Western Australia, while Victoria and New South Wales prioritize manufacturing, tourism, and finance. Tasmania and South Australia primarily concentrate on manufacturing as well.[1]

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  1. "Chapter Two. The Other Democratic Economy", Tocqueville's Political Economy, Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp. 38–72, 2009-12-31, retrieved 2023-06-23