Far North Queensland
Region in Queensland, Australia
Summary
Far North Queensland (FNQ) is the northernmost part of the Australian state of Queensland (QLD). Its largest city is Cairns and it is dominated geographically by Cape York Peninsula, which stretches north to the Torres Strait, and west to the Gulf Country. The waters of Torres Strait include the only international border in the area contiguous with the Australian mainland, between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Originally created by Roke
1/4/2006, 10:42:04 AM
Modified
5/22/2026, 3:00:58 AM
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There isn't more than 5 million people in FNQ
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