New South Wales

geographical name

state of southeastern Australia bordering on the Pacific; capital Sydney area 309,433 square miles (801,431 square kilometers), population 6,917,658

Note: New South Wales is Australia's most populous state.

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“New South Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20South%20Wales. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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