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Fun Facts
100
What system of government does Australia have?
Parliamentary System
100
What is the desert often called in Australia?
The Outback
100
True or False: Nuclear families and extended families live together.
False!
100
What does "brekkie" mean?
Breakfast
100
What was the original boomerang (invented in Australia 10,000 years ago) used for?
Used as a hunting tool by indigenous Australian's
200
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200
What is another type of land in Australia besides the desert?
Mountains
200
What is the life expectancy of Australian's?
82.89 years (will accept 82 or 83)
200
What is a "bludger"?
Someone who is lazy and relies on others
200
What is the address in Finding Nemo that Dory had to remember?
P Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
300
What percent of Australia's population is Aboriginal?
10%
3%
23%
8%
3%
300
Name 1 common food to eat on Australia Day:
Meat pies
Snags
Lamingtons
Pavlova
Sausage Sizzle
300
What is Australia's healthcare ranking?
#2 in the world
300
What is a "mate"
A friend
300
What is one of Australia's most common animals?
Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and possums
400
What was Australia called before 1824? (Hint: Not Australia)
New Holland
400
What percent of Australian's identify with a religion?
23%
25%
57%
79%
57%
400
Name 2 exports from Australia:
Iron Ore
Coal Briquettes
Raw Nickle
Wool
Zinc Ore
400
What is a "thong?"
Flip Flops
400
How many times more kangaroos are there in Australia compared to people?
Twice the amount of kangaroos than people.
-to help lower the kangaroo population, eating kangaroo meat has become commonplace
500
Name 4 of the 7 regions of Australia:
Western Australia
Northern Territory
South Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
500
What is Anzac Day?
Ceremonial reflection of the cost of war and to remember those who fought and lost their lives. They eat Anzac biscuits, meat pies, lemon myrtle damper, etc.
500
What is Australia's TOP import?
Sodium/potassium peroxide and other sea vessels.
500
What is a "lollie"?
Sweets or candy
500
What was the Sydney Opera house design inspired by?
(Hint: type of food)
An orange!