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This FACT indicates the number of national parks found in each Australian state. The numbers for each state includes national parks, regional parks and conservation parks only. Forests and forest reserves are not included in the count. Australia is known around the world for its incredible variety of wildlife, including flora and fauna, with each state being host to many native species. Wildlife parks and sanctuaries tend to bring in a large amount of tourism in Australia and their conservation is considered important for future generations.