animals
What is a marsupial?
An animal with a pouch (pocket)
What continent is Australia on?
Australia or Oceania
What is the name of Australia’s currency?
Australian dollar
In which hemisphere is Australia found?
Southern Hemisphere
what colors are in the flag?
red, white and blue
Name two marsupials.
kangaroo, koala, wallabies
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Who is the head of state?
King Charles III
Australia is the smallest continent, which is the biggest?
Asia
Who were the first people in Australia?
The Aborigines
What wild Australian animal is a kind of dog?
Dingo
What is the desert area called?
the outback
Who is the leader of the Australian government?
the prime minister
Before being independent, what country conquered Australia?
Britain
What is the most famous building in Australia?
Sydney opera house
how long do kangaroos stay inside their mothers pouch
8 months
What is another name for the outback?
the bush
What is the population of Australia?
25-26 million
Who claimed Australia for Britain?
Captain James Cook (1770)
What is the name of the famous reef found in australia?
The Great barrier reef
Name 3 very dangerous animals found in australia?
jellyfish, crocodile, shark, snake, spider, octopus,
What is the name of the enormous rock in the desert?
Uluru
What form of government does Australia have?
constitutional monarchy and federal parliamentary democracy
Name 2 famous Australians.
Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth, Mel Gibson, Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Kylie Minogue
Name the 3 most popular sports?
Australian Football
Cricket
Rugby