Basic Facts
Is Australia a country, a continent, or both?
Both.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra.
What is the main food of koalas?
Eucalyptus leaves.
Which Australian animal carries its baby in a pouch?
Kangaroo.
What is the name of the famous building with a roof shaped like sails?
Sydney Opera House.
In which hemisphere is Australia located?
In the southern hemisphere.
Which city is famous for the Opera House?
Sydney.
When does summer start in Australia?
December.
Which animal sleeps for many hours in eucalyptus trees?
Koala.
What is the name of Australia's famous coral reef?
The Great Barrier Reef.
Which two oceans surround Australia?
The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Who is the head of state of Australia?
King Charles III.
What is the national floral emblem of Australia?
Golden wattle.
Which Australian mammal has a duck-like bill and lays eggs?
Platypus.
Which Australian actor played Thor?
Chris Hemsworth.
How many states and main mainland territories does Australia have?
Six states and two main mainland territories.
Where is the Australian Parliament located?
In Canberra.
What is the name of the famous tropical rainforest in Queensland?
The Daintree Rainforest.
Which large Australian bird cannot fly but can run very fast?
Emu.
Which actress played Barbie in the film Barbie?
Margot Robbie.
How many square kilometres is Australia approximately?
About 7.7 million km².
What does a constitutional monarchy mean in Australia?
The king is the head of state, but the country is governed democratically by an elected government.
Why are the seasons in Australia opposite to the seasons in Europe?
Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere.
Name three dangerous animals that live in Australia.
For example: crocodile, snake and funnel-web spider.
Name three Australian actors or actresses and give one film or TV series in which each appeared.
For example: Hugh Jackman – X-Men; Margot Robbie – Barbie; Chris Hemsworth – Thor.