Along which Australian state's coast is the Great Barrier Reef located?

The Great Barrier Reef stretches along the coast of Queensland, the state in the north-east of Australia. The reef sits offshore in the Coral Sea, running for more than 2,300 kilometres roughly parallel to the Queensland coastline.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on the planet. It is not a single reef at all, but a vast network of thousands of individual reefs and hundreds of islands. It is so enormous that it can be seen from space, and it is often described as the largest structure on Earth built by living creatures - in this case, tiny coral polyps.

The reef teems with life, supporting an extraordinary variety of fish, turtles, and other marine species. Because of its outstanding natural value, it has been recognised as a World Heritage Site and is protected as a marine park. It is also one of Australias most famous attractions, drawing visitors from across the world to its warm, clear waters.

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