New South Wales

American  

noun

1. a state in SE Australia. 309,433 sq. mi. (801,430 sq. km). Sydney.

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New South Wales British  

noun

1. a state of SE Australia: originally contained over half the continent, but was reduced by the formation of other states (1825–1911); consists of a narrow coastal plain, separated from extensive inland plains by the Great Dividing Range; the most populous state; mineral resources. Capital: Sydney. Pop: 6 716 277 (2003 est). Area: 801 428 sq km (309 433 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The incident was one of four reported shark attacks along the New South Wales coast over two days.

From BBC

Lake Cargelligo is located in the centre of New South Wales and has a population of about 1,500 people.

From BBC

Hirst, born in Camden, New South Wales, founded the band that became Midnight Oil with schoolmates, and it released its debut album on its own independent label in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times

Last November, a woman was killed and a man was seriously injured after being attacked by a bull shark on a remote beach in New South Wales.

From BBC

A man was taken to hospital in critical condition after being injured at Manly beach on Monday evening, New South Wales Police said in a statement.

From BBC