GEOGRAPHY
CELEBRATION
HISTORY
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What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

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What is the name of the celebration?

National Sorry Day.

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Australia was originally a British colony and later became an ... country.

Independent

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Name one country that is close to Australia.

Papua New Guinea / New Zealand / Solomon Islands.

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In what year was it celebrated for the first time?

1998.

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With whose countries keep historical ties?

With the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations.

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How many people live in Australia?

About 28.3 million people.

300

What color is Uluru?

Red (red sandstone monolith).

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Did it become a member of the Commonwealth in 1913?

No (1931).

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What position does Australia have in the world by size?

It is the sixth largest country in the world.

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Name three rituals done during the celebration.

Wearing the purple hibiscus / Lighting candles / Signing “Sorry Books”.

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What happens in 2019?

Australia had the highest minimum wage in the world.

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