1. Evan Ratcliff 2 nd period

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3. Australia’s flag has a meaning. The southern cross is a constellation of stars that can be seen from Australia’s states and territories. The seven pointed star represents each of Australia’s six states and one additional point represents Australia’s territories.

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5. They have a parliamentary democracy. They have three branches. The reason is so all three branches has equal power. They also have a three–tiered system (local, state, and federal). Parliament of Victoria

6. The Current Prime Minister is Tony Abbott, who is a liberal, and has been leading since June 9, 2013. The opposing leader: Bill Shorten has ruled since January 10,2013. Tony AbbottBill Shorten

7. 1. Sydney 2. Melbourne 3. Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

8. 1.Christianity 2.Catholic 3. Anglican St Mary's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in Australia. First Bible Christian Church in Australia. The Bible Christian Chapel St Andrew's Anglican Church Vulture Street, South Brisbane

9. Their economy is mixed. The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. They make their money out of Agriculture and Industry. Some of their resources are: Minerals, Coal, Zinc, Lead, and Alumina. Australian Dollar

10. Their main language is English. Australian civilians talking

11. Australia has a public education system, and offered to everyone. All age groups are offered the opportunity to receive any level of education. The literacy rate for Australia is 99%. This includes males and females age 15 an older that can read and write. South Australia's public school

12. They play Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Australian Football. They serve food from all around the world. Australian are down to earth, modest and humble people. They do not like to draw attention to their many success. Aussies prefer a very casual and relaxed lifestyle. Shrimp from Australia Australians playing soccer

13. Experience their wine culture, go scuba diving, snorkeling, explore Sydney’s beaches, visit Sydney Harbour National Park, shop in Australian Holiday Stores. A beach located in Sydney Sydney Harbor National Park Wine field in Australia Chevron Renaissance shopping center

14. The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was Dutch explorer Williem Janszoon in 1606. Gold rushes and agricultural industries has brought prosperity. During 1901 Australian colonies became free to form Australia. Williem Janzoon

15. During 2013 Wildfires and Heat waves have occurred. Sea Eagle snatches a video camera that was recording crocodiles in Northwest Australia. It captures footage of its 70 mile journey across the country’s remote landscape. Sea eagle Skyline of wildfire in Australia

16. Great Barrier Reef Sydney Opera House Australia Beaches Western Australia

17. Rugby Kangaroo Kata National Park Australian City Australian landscape in the northern territory