What is the biggest city in Australia?
Sydney
How many countries are larger than Australia?
Five (Australia is the sixth largest country: Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil)
Koalas are native to Australia. True or False
True
Name Australia's most populated state
New South Wales
What are the three colour of the Aboriginal flag?
red, yellow and black
True or False. Canberra is the oldest and biggest city in Australia
False
Approximately how many rabbits are there in Australia today? A) 3 million B) 30 million C) 300 million D) 3,000 million
C) 300 million
Where do most Australians live in Australia (geographical feature)?
More than 80% live within 100 kilometres of the coast
What is the population of Australia?
25 million people
How much of Australia is classified as desert? A) 8% B) 18% C) 25% D) 35%
B? 18%
How many species of Kangaroos are there?
A) 4 B) 6 C) 10 D) 14
A) 4
What is the oldest culture on Earth?
Aboriginal culture (40,000-60,000 years)
Australians hold the world record for which amazing feat? A) Fastest beer bottle opening B) Largest Christmas cracker C) Most sheep sheared in 24 hours D) Largest chicken dance
B) Largest Christmas cracker
In what state/territory was the highest recorded temperature, of 50.7° C, recorded?
Oodnadatta, South Australia
Most dangerous bird in the whole world (native to Australia)?
The Cassowary
How many aboriginal languages are spoken in Australia today? A) 250 B) 150 C) 57 D) 46
D) 46
Which of the following is not an Australian innovation?A) Chiko Roll B) Lawn Sprinkler C) Plastic bank notes D) Dual flush toilet E) Wine Cask
B) Lawn Sprinkler (US invention)
Australia has the world’s most isolated city. What is the name?
Perth
What are the two mammals that lay eggs?
platypus and echidna
The Great Barrier Reef is located in which state?
Queensland