In what hemisphere is Australia situated?
In the Southern Hemisphere
The native people of Australia
Aborigines
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
Six states and two territories
This animal is a symbol of Australia. It is brown and jumps with strong legs. It has a big pouch on its tummy where its baby lives. It likes to eat grass.
Kangaroo
The capital of Australia
Canberra
What ocean washes Australia in the east?
the Pacific Ocean
What colour is the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
Black, red and yellow
This is the biggest state in Australia. It is in the west. It has a very long coastline and a famous city called Perth.
Western Australia
This animal is grey and has a long, bushy tail. It likes to eat leaves from a special tree. It spends most of its time in trees and sleeps a lot.
Koala
The largest city of Australia
Sydney
What ocean washes Australia in the west?
the Indian Ocean
What two animals can you see on the Australian coat-of-arms?
a kangaroo and an emu
This is a small island that is south of the big island of Australia. You have to go across the sea to get there. It is very green with lots of tall trees in forests and big mountains.
Tasmania
This is a very big bird that cannot fly. It has long legs and runs very fast. It is Australia's biggest bird.
Emu
This is a very big, red rock in the middle of Australia. It is very old. It is a special place for the first people of Australia.
Uluru (Eyers Rock)
Name one of the largest deserts in Australia
the Great Victoria Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, the Tanami Desert, the Simpson Desert, the Gibson Desert
A famous English sailor who explored the eastern coast of Australia in the 18th century and claimed this land for Britain
James Cook
Australian leading industrial state
New South Wales
This animal is black and white and looks like a small bear. It is very noisy and has sharp teeth. It lives in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Devil
This is a very long, colourful place in the sea. Many fish and other sea animals live there. People can swim and see the animals.
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the longest river in Australia?
the Murray River
What is the name of the special musical instrument made from a long wooden tube that the first people played?
Didgeridoo
This is a special small area that is not a state, but it is very important. It is where the government of Australia works and makes rules for the country. It has a big building called Parliament House where the government meets.
Australian Capital Territory
This is a small, furry animal with a flat, wide nose and a long tail. It lays eggs but also gives milk to its babies. It lives in the water and on land.
Platypus
This is a very big, white building next to the water in a big city. It looks like the sails of a boat. People go there to watch music and shows.
The Sydney Opera House