What is Southern Australia?
The term '''Southern Australia''' refers to [[New South Wales]], [[Victoria (Australia)|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.<ref>{{Citation|title=Chapter Two. The Other Democratic Economy|date=2009-12-31|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/9781400830084.38|work=Tocqueville's Political Economy|pages=38–72|place=Princeton|publisher=Princeton University Press|access-date=2023-06-23}}</ref> == References == <references /> [[Category:Regions of Australia]] {{geo-stub}}