Australia
Australia is the smallest continent of the seven. Australia is the largest island in the world. Australia is the only country which occupies an entire continents Australia is divided into eight states. Population: 20,264,000 Capital City: Canberra Land Area: 2,941,285 sq miles Largest Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane Capital City Canberra
Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef covers half of Australia's eastern coast. It's famous for it's beautiful coral and sea creatures. The Great Barrier Reef is about the size of the state of California So big it can be seen from space. one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
Animals of the Reef Sting Rays Lion Fish Blue ringed Octopus Stone Fish Great White Sharks Turtles
Outback The term outback refers to a less populated, dry Desert region located in central Australia. Ayers Rock
Animals of the Outback Feral goat wallabies
A little over 200 years ago Australia was sparsely inhabited by the aboriginal people. Aborigines: Australia's indigenous people. Most Aborigines live in the outback
1788- Australia is set up as a prison colony Opera house opens in 1973. One of the most photographed buildings in the world. Australia has hosted two Summer Olympics. 2000 Sydney and 1956 Melbourne Due to Australia’s location in the southern hemisphere There winter is our summer, which leave Christmas during Their summer.
Australian Sports Soccer Cricket Australian rules football swimming Baseball
Boomerangs Boomerangs were used as weapons in early warfare and as hunting tools. Possibly the worlds oldest Musical instrument. Didgeridoos
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