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Welcome to Australia
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Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere
Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere. Because it is south of the equator, the seasons is in Australia are the opposite of those in Europe.
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It’s the 6th biggest country in the world
It’s the 6th biggest country in the world. It’s an island, surrounded by water. It’s the smallest continent in the world. Australia is composed of 7 territories.
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James Cook discovered Australia in 1770.
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Native Australians. The Aborigines have lived in Australia for over 40,000 years. Now they only represent 1% of the population.The total population of Australia is 22 million.
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The capital city is Canberra.
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The biggest city is Sydney, where there is the famous Sydney Opera House.
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Melbourne
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Adelaide
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Perth
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Brisbane
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The Australian Flag is Union Flag 6th British colony.
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The currency is the Australian dollar.
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surfing swimming Sport scuba-diving cricket
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Kangaroo Koala Animals Tasmanian devil Dingo
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Some Australian Symbols
An Aborigine Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve Some Australian Symbols Sydney Opera House
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Chris Hemsworth, actor Nicole Kidman, actress Mel Gibson, actor Hugh Jackman, actor Elle Macherson, model Kylie Minogue, singer
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Ayers Rock
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The Great Barrier Reef
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