Geography & Facts
What continent is Australia part of?
It's its own continent, Australia is the only country that's also a whole continent
What two main colors are on the Australian flag?
Blue and White
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Name one popular sport in Australia
Cricket, soccer, rugby, surfing, etc.
What does "G'Day" mean?
Hello
True or False, Australia is north of the equator
False, it's in the Southern Hemisphere
What does the Union Jack on the flag represent?
Australia's history as a British colony
What is the biggest city in Australia?
Sydney
What chocolate biscuit is a hugely popular Aussie snack?
Tim Tams
What does 'arvo' mean?
Why are the seasons flipped in Australia compared to the US?
Because it's south of the equator
What is the Southern Cross on the flag?
A constellation of stars visible in the southern night sky
What famous rock formation is considered the world's largest monolith?
Uluru
What flaky pastry filled with meat and gravy is a classic Aussie food?
A meat pie
What does 'brekkie' mean?
Breakfast
How many states does Australia have?
6
How many points does the Commonwealth Star have?
7
What famous building in Sydney is shaped like giant sails?
The Sydney Opera House
What kids' party snack is white bread with butter and rainbow sprinkles?
Fairy bread
What does 'mate' mean?
Friend
About how many people live in Australia today?
About 27.8 million
What does each point of the Commonwealth Star stand for?
One for each of the 6 states, plus one for all the territories together
What is the Great Barrier Reef, and about how long is it?
The world's largest coral reef system, about 2,300 km long
What sport involves a bat, a wicket, and is one of the most popular in Australia?
Cricket
What are two nicknames people use for Australia?
Oz and 'The Land Down Under'