Facts 1
What is the population of Australia?
23.6 million people
Name one of the largest cities in Australia
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide
Name one animal that only lives in Australia
koala, kookaburra, kangaroo, platypus, Tasmanian devil
how do we call native people of Australia?
Australian aborigines
What's the name of the main reef?
Great Barrier Reef
What are the most dangerous animals in Australia?
Name one famous tourist sight
Sydney Harbour Bridge, the rock Uluru, Great Barrier Reef
Australia is also called...?
Oz
What animal was introduced to Australia and when?
camel, in the 1800s
What does 'Aussie' stand for?
It's a nickname given to people who live in Australia
What landscapes (natural ares) does Australia have?
Mountains, rainforests, deserts, urban areas
What does Uluru mean to Australias Aboriginal people and what should you not do when visiting?
It's a sacred site and you shouldn't climb on it
What does the rural fire service do?
They help fight bush fires
What's the percentage of immigrants in the Australian population?
ca. 25%, or one in four
What destroys lots of houses and large areas of land every year?
bush fires