Government
What type of government does Australia have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Which ocean lies to the West of Australia?
the Indian Ocean
What type of economy does Australia have?
Mixed Market
Who were the first people to live in Australia?
the Aboriginals
What do Australians call the season that happens from December to February?
Summer
Who is the head of the Australian government?
Prime Minister
In which body of water is the Great Barrier Reef located?
the Coral Sea
Name one of Australia's major exports.
Coal, iron ore, natural gas, gold
What European country colonized Australia?
Great Britain
What is the nickname often used to describe Australia due to its unique wildlife?
the Land Down Under
What is Australia's relationship with the British monarchy?
It's a constitutional monarchy. The British monarchy is the ceremonial head of state.
Which mountain range runs along the eastern coast of Australia?
the Great Dividing Range
What is the currency used in Australia?
What was the name of the British explorer who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain in 1770?
James Cook
What is the name of the famous opera house?
Sydney Opera House
What is the voting age in Australia?
18
What large, red rock formation is found in the center of Australia?
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
What is one major industry that contributes to Australia's economy besides mining?
Tourism, agriculture
What was Australia originally used for by the British? (Why did they colonize Australia?)
To be a penal colony
What is the name of the vast desert area in the center of Australia?
the Great Victoria Desert
Who elects the Prime Minister?
Australian Parliament
What famous reef lies off the northeast coast of Australia?
the Great Barrier Reef
Which country is currently Australia's largest trading parnter?
China
What was the Stolen Generations in Australian history?
Period when Aboriginal children were taken from their families by the government and forced into assimilation
How long is the Great Barrier Reef?
over 2,300 kilometers