AUSTRALIA Australia is the biggest Island in the world. There are beautiful landscapes and idyllic beaches but also some gorgeous monuments like the opera house of Sydney.

History and Geography Australia was discovered by the Dutch Willem Janszoon in 1606 but the first inhabitants were the Aborigines. Afterwards, it was the British who arrived in Australia. In a first time, it’s the convicts but then the ten pounds pom.They were British families who paid 10 pounds to go to Australia. Australia is the biggest island in the world. In fact, it measures 4000 kilometers from East to West and 3700 km from North to South.

Australian Animals The most famous Australian animal is the kangaroo but there are many other animals like koalas, serpents, crocodile, jelly fish…

Cairns Cairns is a coastal city of Queensland situated in the North-East of the country. They are 163 000 inhabitants in Cairns. It was founded in 1876 and named by the governor of Queensland, William Wellington Cairns.

It’s famous for its 52 km of coasts and its proximity with the Great Barrier Reef. There are magnificent beaches and coasts, many nautical activities like scuba diving, boat …

The Aborigines The Aborigines were the first inhabitants of Australia. The Aboriginal culture is based on nature, dance, music and arts. They hunt and fish to survive. The Bush Tucker is the Aborigine who must hunt and grow crop.

« The Dreaming » The dreaming took place before the creation of the world. It tells the story about the beginning of the world. It's a mythical tale of the Aborigines origin. This myth has been transmitted orally, drawings, songs and dances.

Australia, the biggest island in the world, is also a touristic country. We can do a lot of activities or just stay on the beach to enjoy the sun.