<P> The Regions of Queensland refer to the geographic areas of the Australian state of Queensland . Due to its large size and decentralised population, the state is often divided into regions for statistical and administrative purposes . Each region varies somewhat in terms of its economy, population, climate, geography, flora and fauna . Cultural and official perceptions and definitions of the various regions differ somewhat depending on the government agency or popular group by which they are being applied . </P> <P> Various Queensland state government departments adopt different definitions of regions for administrative purposes . The Queensland government Trade and Investment Queensland defines seven regions. These are (roughly from south to north). </P> <Ul> <Li> South East Queensland </Li> <Li> Darling Downs South West </Li> <Li> Wide Bay--Burnett </Li> <Li> Central Queensland </Li> <Li> Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday </Li> <Li> Northern </Li> <Li> Far North </Li> </Ul> <Li> South East Queensland </Li>

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