Animals
What do koalas eat?
Mostly eucalyptus leaves!
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney is the largest city.
What is the name of the famous tennis tournament held every year in Australia?
The Australian open.
Which British explorer is famous for mappingthe east coast of Australia?
James Cook
What is the national dish of Australia?
Australia’s national dish is meat pie.
How long can a platypus live?
They live up to 20 years.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital city is Canberra.
When is the Australian open played?
In January
What is the name of Australia’s national holiday celebrated on January 26th?
Australia day
How many stars are on the flag?
six stars
What is the second largest bird called, after an ostrich ?
An emu.
Where is Perth located and how many people live there?
2.6 million people live in Perth and it is located in western Australia.
Which sport is often called "footy" in Australia?
Australian Rules Football
What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
In 1788 the first fleet arrived at Sydney Cove.
When is Australia day?
January 26th
What does a quokka eat?
It is an herbivore, so it eats grass, leaves and plants.
How many people live in Adelaide?
How many players are on a cricket team?
11 players
When were the last prisoners sent to Australia from Britain? 1768, 1868, or 1968?
The last 269 convicts sent to Australia arrived at the port of Fremantle on the ship Hougoumont on 9 January 1868.
What is vegemite?
It is a popular Australian spread for sandwiches.
Are sloths nocturnal or diurnal?
Both. They sleep both at night and during the day!
What is the name of the famous rock formation in the center of Australia?
Uluru or Ayer's Rock.
What is the big formula one race called and when does it take place?
Australia Grand Prix takes place in March.
What country was the first to map parts of Australia?
The dutch as early as 1606
What instrument is played by traditional Australians?
The digiridoo