1. AUSTRALAS IA Summer Lauren Connor Joshua Mason

2. Key Facts Australasia is made up of 20,000 islands. There are 20 countries in Australasia; the biggest are Australia and New Zealand. The Indian Ocean is the world’s largest ocean bordering Australasia. Australasia is the smallest continent.

3. Boarders Of Australasia The Indian Ocean, Timor Sea, Arafura Sea, Coral Sea, Tasman Sea and The Pacific Ocean; all border Australasia.

4. RiversRivers The Murray River is the longest river is Australasia. The source of the Murray River is in the Australian Alps.

5. JOKESJOKES 1.What did the sink say to the water tap? 2. The Great Egyptian Queen Flower Tap had two daughters. What were their names? 3. Why are fish so smart?

6. Weather The climate in Australasia can be divided into six different climate types. The picture to the right shows the rainfall in Australia from January to December in 2014.

7. Waterfalls The biggest permanent Australasian waterfall is called Wallaman Falls. It is in Queensland in Australia. Australasia has the tallest waterfall with a plunge of nearly 300 meters.

8. Largest Lake The largest lake in Australasia is Lake Taupo, it is in New Zealand. Miss Axon did a skydive over Lake Taupo in 2010!!

9. AnimalsAnimals Australian Saltwater Crocodiles are by far the most dangerous animals in Australia. Australia is most famous for their Bottle Nosed Dolphins and their extraordinary swimming skills. Three people die from shark attacks in Australia during the average year!

10. Quiz 1.What’s the biggest waterfall called? 2.What is the longest river called? 3. What lake did Miss Axon skydive over? Use what we have told you.