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7 fact-checked facts about Brisbane, Australia: its geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Brisbane is the capital of which Australian state?

AnswerQueensland

Brisbane is Queensland's capital and largest city.

Which river winds through the center of Brisbane?

AnswerBrisbane River

The city grew along the Brisbane River.

Going deeper

What is Brisbane's famous steel cantilever bridge, opened in 1940?

AnswerStory Bridge

The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed Brisbane icon.

Which animal is Brisbane's Lone Pine Sanctuary especially famous for?

AnswerKoalas

Lone Pine is known as one of the world's first and largest koala sanctuaries.

Unlike Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane does not observe what?

AnswerDaylight saving time

Queensland stays on standard time all year.

Expert level

Brisbane hosted which multi-sport event in 1982?

AnswerCommonwealth Games

The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane.

Brisbane sits near the shore of which large bay?

AnswerMoreton Bay

Moreton Bay lies at the mouth of the Brisbane River.

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