Its Far North portion, which occupies the majority of the Cape York Peninsula, recently considered secession.
This place's Mount Isa Mines produce large amounts of copper, lead, zinc and silver. Its Far North portion, which occupies the majority of the Cape York Peninsula, recently considered secession. That area borders the Torres Strait to the north, and contains Cooktown and Cairns. Its capital lies on Moreton Bay and was originally called Edenglassie, after Edinburgh and Glasgow. Now that capital is known as the River City, for its namesake river. This place's Sunshine Coast gives it its nickname, the Sunshine State, and the city of Gold Coast is popular for surfing. The Gulf of (*) Carpenteria lies to its northwest, and the Coral Sea is to the east. For 10 points, name this territory east of the Northern Territory and to the north of New South Wales, with capital at Brisbane.
This place's Mount Isa Mines produce large amounts of copper, lead, zinc and silver.
{Queensland} [prompt on Australia until “Far North” region]