Victoria (Australia)
State in Australia "Victoria (state)" and "Victoria State" redirect here. For other places named Victoria, see Victoria#Places. Victoria Flag Coat of arms Slogan or nickname The Garden State On The Move The Place to Be The Education State Motto(s) Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Coordinates 37°S 144°E / 37°S 144°E / -37; 144 Coordinates: 37°S 144°E / 37°S 144°E / -37; 144 Capital city Melbourne Demonym Victorian Government Constitutional monarchy • Governor Linda Dessau • Premier Daniel Andrews (ALP) Australian state • British Colony established 1851 • Responsible government 1857 • Federation 1901 • Australia Act 3 March 1986 Area • Total 237,659 km² (6th) 91,761 sq mi • Land 227,436 km² 87,814 sq mi...