Getting a Kick Out of Australia Quiz

Answer: Brisbane

First settled by Europeans as a penal colony, Brisbane is now the third most populous city in Australia and the capital of Queensland. Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, who was the Governor of New South Wales during the years 1821 to 1825, Brisbane was declared a city in 1859 when the state was separated from New South Wales and seen as a separate colony.

The administrative centre of one of the country's largest states, Brisbane is a haven for cultural and sporting events. In 1987 it formed a football team in the Australian Football League that was nicknamed the "Bears".

In 1996 the team merged with former Victorian club Fitzroy and changed its name to the "Lions".

Answer: Carlton

Carlton is a suburb of Melbourne that is noted for its Victorian style architecture in particular the Victorian Trades Hall and the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building which sits regally within the Carlton Gardens. With a football team known as the "Blues", the city is the heartland of Italian culture in Melbourne. The area around Lygon Street is affectionately known as "Little Italy" and is a nest of great restaurants and eateries.

Answer: Fremantle

Fremantle, popularly referred to as "Freo", is the second city of Western Australia and its famed harbour is the main port of the state's capital city Perth. Settled in 1829 it was declared a city in 1929. Proud of its ethnic background it boasts one of the best coffee strips in the State and in 1987 hosted Australia's defence of the America's Cup.

Answer: North Melbourne

North Melbourne was previously known as Hotham. It is an inner city suburb of Melbourne that began life as a cattle yard. As a result of its industrial and commercial activities the area became one of the most densely populated areas of Melbourne during the 1880's. Today it is prized for its Victorian era architecture and visual displays provided by the Presbyterian Church in Curzon Street and the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral which sits at the top end of Dryburgh Street. The centre is also proud of its football team, the "Kangaroos".

Answer: GEELONG

Geelong sits on Corio Bay in Victoria and is the sixth largest port in Australia. Its population increased significantly in the 1850's as a result of gold being discovered in nearby Ballarat and, apart from the port, it is the home of the Ford Motor Company plant and the headquarters of the retail chain Target.

Answer: Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. Proclaimed a British colony in 1836, the plan of the city was set out by the Surveyor General of South Australia, Col. William Light. With the famed Barossa Valley at its doorstep Adelaide is considered to be the wine capital of Australia.

Answer: Sydney

Sydney, the most populous city in Australia, is the capital of New South Wales. The site of the first British settlement in Australia (1788) its harbour is one of the most recognisable around the world with its distinctive Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Answer: Gold Coast

The Gold Coast lies in the south east corner of Queensland and, with its surfeit of surfing locations, theme parks, vibrant nightlife and sub-tropical climate, it is a mecca for tourism in Australia. It will host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which will further boost its international profile.

Answer: Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. In 1835 John Batman explored the regions that are now the central and northern areas of the city. He declared that this was "a good place for a village" and proceeded to negotiate the purchase of 600,000 acres from the Wurundjeri elders. Melbourne is famed for its cultural exhibitions and its sporting mindset. Its Australian Rules Football club is nicknamed the "Demons".

Answer: Hobart

Tasmanians, the "Apple Islanders" of Australia, are still miffed that they don't have a team in the Australian Football League though they do play host to a number of games. Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city and its surrounds boast some of the finest fish, cheeses and beers in the country. The skyline of Hobart is dominated by the elegant Mount Wellington.