Australian Traditions
What is vegemite made out of?
yeast and vegetable extract
There are only two mammals in the world that are oviparous, and both of them live in Australia. Which animals are they?
The Echidna and The Platypus
This Reef in Australia is the longest in the world, extending over 2,012.5 kilometers.
The Great Barrier Reef
Loose Unit
Loose Canon
What is the date of Australia Day?
January 26th
What do you call the Aussie favorite sponge cake cubes dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut?
Lamingtons
Which bird has the longest bill in the world?
Australian Pelican
With a bill of nearly 2ft (0.5m), the Australian pelican has the largest beak of all birds in the world.
This strange object was found in Australia at Lake Mungo in New South Wales. Hint: This is straight out of a horror film!
The oldest skeleton found in Australia was at Lake Mungo in New South Wales. It is believed to be 38,000 years old and is the skeleton of a female.
Daggy
Uncool
What is the name of the Australian national anthem?
Advance Australia Fair
This fruit was originally cultivated by Maria Smith of Eastwood, New South Wales, in the 1860s.
Granny Smith Apples
Chinwag
Having a long conversation with someone
In what year were the Sydney Olympics?
2000
Where does a koala get water from?
from the eucalyptus leaves that it eats.
These Alps in Australia receive an average of 4-5cm of snow each year.
The Australian Alps
While the Swiss Alps definitely have more snow in total, the amount of fresh snow is significantly less than Australia. According to their national bureau of meteorology, the Swiss Alps gain around 1cm of fresh snowfall annually.
Noggin
Brain
What is the name of the most popular sport in Australia?
AFL (Australian Football League)
This iconic harvested meat meat is high in protein, low in fat, and said to be ideal for its anti-cancer and anti-diabetes properties.
Kangaroo
What is the largest living marsupial.
Kangaroo
Which place in Australia has the cleanest air in the world?
Tasmania
Buggered
Exhausted