Geography
What is the name of the continent on which the country Australia is located?
Australia
The first people to live in Australia.
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The most famous Australian animal.
a kangaroo
The name of the largest reef system in the world.
the Great Barrier Reef
Australia's population is approximately this many people.
25 million
In what hemisphere does Australia lie?
The Southern Hemisphere
Who arrived about 60,000 years before British settlers.
the Aborigines
This cute animal spends most of its life in eucalyptus trees.
a koala
The sacred rock formation that rises over 1,100 feet.
Uluru
Australia is divided into this many states. How many?
six
Name the two oceans surrounding Australia.
the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean
The invention created by Aboriginal peoples that returns when thrown.
a boomerang
Name one unusual Australian animal mentioned in the video.
a Tasmanian devil / wallaby / wombat / thorny dragon
One of the world's most famous buildings located in Sydney.
the Sydney Opera House
The number of territories in Australia.
two
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Clue: Thousands of settlers came to Australia because this valuable metal was discovered. What is it?
gold
Australia is home to this number of bird species.
828
The nickname of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
"The Coat Hanger"
Australians can vote after reaching this age. What is it?
18
How do Australians call a large area in the centre of Australia that is very dry, hot, and far away from cities.
The Outback
Today, most Australians speak this language because of British colonization.
English
Australia has 55 different kinds of these colorful birds. What are they?
parrots
Visitors can climb to the top of this famous Sydney structure. What is it?
the Sydney Harbour Bridge
About what percentage of Australia's population are Aborigines today?
2%