Geography
How many territories are there in Australia? How are they called?
2: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory
What is the capital of Australia? Why?
Canberra
Name at least 1 popular sport in Australia.
cricket, Australian rules football, rugby etc.
Which animal (that jumps and has a pouch) is Australia very famous for?
a kangaroo
What is the Outback?
the remote interior of Australia
How many states are there in Australia? How are they called?
6: Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
What is the largest Australian city?
Sydney
What is the Australian currency?
Australian dollar
What animal is grey, furry, eats leaves, climbs trees, sleeps for 2 hours a day and is native to Australia?
a koala bear
How are the original inhabitants of Australia called?
Aboriginals, Aborigines
What is the population of Australia?
25 million
Where were the 2000 Olympics held?
Sydney
Who or what is a 'flying doctor'?
The doctor that comes to people in the Outback by plane.
What is the large flightless bird that lives in Australia?
Emu
What is a famous musical instrument used by the indigenous Australians?
a didgeridoo
What is the highest mountain in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
What Australian city has the largest public tram network in the world?
Melbourne
What is the 'School of the Air'?
Children living in the outback cannot go to school because the nearest town is too far away. They study at home with the School of the Air = they talk to their teacher by radio, webcams or the Internet.
What is the name of the mammal that lays eggs, has fur, a duck's bill, a tail like a beaver, and webbed feet?
A platypus
What is a wild dog called in the Outback?
a dingo
Which oceans surround Australia?
Australia is surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
What is the capital of the Northern Territory?
Darwin
This holiday takes place on January 26th, and recognizes the founding of the first British Colony. It is usually celebrated with fireworks and outdoor events. What is it called?
Australia Day
Kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas all belong to the same group of mammals. How is this group called?
Marsupials
What is the name of a weapon that hunters throw to kill their prey?
Hint: If you throw it appropriately, it will come back to you.
a boomerang