Get Yourself A Blank Map of Australia From This List

by Roman Stepanov

January 11, 2021

Australia is officially named the Commonwealth of Australia. It includes the Australian mainland, the island of Tasmania, and several other small islands.

It is the largest country in Oceania, which is a collective name for all the islands in the Pacific Ocean. And it is the sixth-largest country in the world in terms of land area. It is the only country that covers an entire continent.

Although anyone might be interested in a blank map of Australia, likely teachers and students will find this most useful. A blank map of Australia is particularly helpful in advancing someone’s knowledge about this fascinating country.

Teachers can use blank maps to test a student’s knowledge of Australia’s states and cities. The blank maps in this article display Australia’s international borders, state boundaries, and more.

Here are some aspects that someone might want to show on a blank map of Australia:

Borders

The world’s smallest continent, Australia is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is also surrounded by several seas.

The Timor and Arafura sea separate it from Asia. The Tasman sea separates it from New Zealand.

Australia is sometimes considered the world’s largest island. The Australian coastline measures about 35,877 km (22,293 mi). A blank map of Australia and the seas and islands that surround it is available in the list below.

States and Territories

Australia has six states and a total of ten territories.

Its six states are:

New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Its three internal territories are named:

Australian Capital Territory
Jervis Bay Territory
Northern Territory

Its seven external territories are:

Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Australian Antarctic Territory
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Coral Sea Islands
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Norfolk Island

The states and territories have their own executive government, legislative branch, and judicial system but the federal government can overwrite any territory legislation. For a blank map of Australia and its states’ boundaries and flags check the list below.

Population

Australia has one of the world’s lowest population densities. Australia’s landmass is slightly smaller than the United States but it has a population of 25 million versus the US population of 328 million. The state of Texas alone has a population of 29 million.

About 90% of the population lives on the coast of Australia because the interior of the country is mostly desert. The population has the highest concentration on the eastern coast. Canberra is the capital of Australia but Sydney has the largest population.

Australia’s population is also one of the most diverse. More than a quarter of the population was born overseas. And in 2019 every country in the world was represented in Australia’s population.

Geography

The large size of Australia produces a wide variety of landscapes. It has mountain ranges, rain forests, rangelands, and coastline.

Most of the geography of Australia is flat and dry. More than one-third of it is desert and thus is not suitable for farming. However, a considerable amount of land is used for cattle grazing.

The Outback refers to the unpopulated and arid interior areas of Australia. The Outback covers about 70% of the continent.

The Great Dividing Range is a 3,700 km (2,300 mi) stretch of mountains on the eastern side of Australia. This mountain range feeds two of the most important rivers in the Murray-Darling basin that provide water for millions of people. The list below contains a blank map of Australia and its rivers.

Nature

Australia is home to unique species of flora and fauna. Many animals found in Australia are not found anywhere else in the world. These include kangaroos, platypi, koala bears, and many more.

Australia has several national parks to protect its unique plants and animals.

Australia also has many beautiful natural attractions. One such attraction is Uluru, also called Ayers Rock. Found in what is called the Red Center, this rock stands 348 m (1,142 ft) high.

It is considered the largest rock in the world. The Great Barrier Reef, Kings Canyon, and Lake Hillier are other examples of the many beautiful attractions that Australia has to offer.