welcome to Australia
Why is Australia called „Down Under“?
Because it‘s on the Southern Hemisphere
How many states and territories does Australia have?
Six states and two territories
Which city is the most populated in Australia?
Sydney
What is the name of the huge coral reef in Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the „Outback“?
A dry, remote inland region
Which oceans surround Australia?
The Indian Ocean & The Pacific Ocean
What is the largest Australian state by area?
Western Australia
The Capital of Australia is…?
Canberra
What is the famous and sacred red rock called?
Uluru or Ayers Rock
How is the Outback populated?
Sparsely
How many people live in Australia?
About 26 million
what is the smallest Australian state?
Tasmania
Where are the cities generally located?
Near the coast
What is the name of the most famous building of Australia?
The Sydney Opera House
Over 150 languages
What languages are spoken?
English and native languages
What are the external territories?
Mainly islands that belong to Australia but manage themselves. For example Christmas Island and Mc Donald Island
Which city is the most isolated?
Perth
What is the name of the place were more animals than humans live?
What is the color of the soil in many parts of the Outback?
Red
What is special about Australia in contrast to other countries? - Name two facts about the Geography/Climate
- hottest
- driest
- flattest
- it’s not just a country but a continent as well
Which state or territory is mostly desert and extremely sparsely populated?
The Northern Territory
Which city is also called the River City and why?
Brisbane because it’s centered around the Brisbane River
What is the most famous spot along the Great Ocean Road?
The twelve Apostles
What is the biggest danger in the Outback?
Heat and dehydration