Australia #1
What are the massive properties that farm cattle and sheep in Australia called?
Stations
What does the word 'immigrant' mean?
People who move from one country to live in another country.
What did Britain mainly use Australia for when it established the colony?
Prisoners
What is the big rock in Australia called?
Uluru/Ayers Rock.
True or false: Indigenous Australians have lived on the continent of Australia for over 60,000 years.
True
What does 'the outback' refer to?
The vast inland/desert regions of Australia.
Which two native animals are found on the Australian coat of arms?
Emu and kangaroo
Where do most people live in Australia?
How many states and territories does Australia have?
Six states and two territories
Which hemisphere is Australia located in?
Southern Hemisphere
True or False: Kangaroos and Koalas are both marsupials?
True
What is the name of the native people of Australia?
Aboriginal Australians
What is the name of the desert in Australia?
The Great Victorian Desert.
What percentage of Australians live in rural areas?
15%
The Great Barrier Reef is located on which side/coast of Australia?
Eastern.
What is the population of Australia (to the closest million)?
Roughly 25 million.
What is the name of the two oceans that are around Australia?
Pacific and Indian
What is the name of the sea on Australia's east coast?
Coral Sea.
What are the two largest cities in Australia?
Sydney and Melbourne
What is the 6th largest continent on the planet?
Australia
Roughly how many miles is the closest country to Australia?
2,000
Where is Australia's capital city located?
Canberra
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What percentage of Australians live in urban areas?
85%