Geography
The nickname of Australia is ...
"Down Under"
What does Australia consist of?
6 states and 2 territories
When was the continent of Australia formed?
60 million years ago
What are the original inhabitants of Australia called?
The Aborigines
The national animal of Australia is ...
The kangaroo
Which name refers to the remote dry area of Australia?
The Outback
What are the two largest cities of Australia?
Sydney and Melbourne
Which British explorer discovered Australia and when?
James Cook in 1770.
When and did the Aboriginal people arrive in Australia and where did they come from?
40 000 - 50 000 years ago from Indonesia.
The national bird of Australia is ...
The emu
What is the world's largest coral reef system, which is located in Australia, called?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the enormous reddish rock formation in the Australian Northern Territory called?
Uluru or Eyers Rock
Where and why was the first British settlement in Australia founded?
In New South Wales for deporting prisoners.
What is the wind instrument which looks like a trumpet called? (Hint: Aboriginal word)
The didgeridoo
What type of animals do the koala, wombat, wallaby and kangaroo belong to?
Marsupials
Which mountains are located in eastern Australia?
The Great Dividing Range
Which state comprises an island?
Tasmania
When did Australia gain its independence from the United Kingdom?
In 1901
What colours does the Aboriginal flag feature and what do they represent?
Yellow represents the sun,
red represents the red earth,
black represents the Aboriginal people.
What is the duck-billed animal which lays eggs called?
The platypus
Which countries are larger than Australia?
5 countries, in the order of size: Russia, Canada, the United States, China, Brazil.
What are the five largest cities of Australia?
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
Which symbols does the Australian National Flag depict and what do they represent?
The Union Flag representing the historical background of Australia, the Southern Cross Constellation, the Seven-Pointed Star representing the 6 states and 2 territories
Who serves as the Head of State of the Commonwealth of Australia?
The British monarch
What is the national gemstone of Australia?
The opal