GEOGRAPHY
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is the name of the celebration?
National Sorry Day.
Australia was originally a British colony and later became an ... country.
Independent
Name one country that is close to Australia.
Papua New Guinea / New Zealand / Solomon Islands.
In what year was it celebrated for the first time?
1998.
With whose countries keep historical ties?
With the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations.
How many people live in Australia?
About 28.3 million people.
What color is Uluru?
Red (red sandstone monolith).
Did it become a member of the Commonwealth in 1913?
No (1931).
What position does Australia have in the world by size?
It is the sixth largest country in the world.
Name three rituals done during the celebration.
Wearing the purple hibiscus / Lighting candles / Signing “Sorry Books”.
What happens in 2019?
Australia had the highest minimum wage in the world.