Geography
Is Australia in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
Southern
What is the name of the animal that hops and carries its baby in a pouch?
Kangaroo
What are the colours of the Australian flag?
Red, white, and blue
True or False: Australia celebrates Christmas in summer.
True – seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere
What type of government does Australia have?
A) Republic B) Absolute monarchy C) Constitutional monarchy
C) Constitutional monarchy
True or False: The majority of Australia's population lives in the interior of the country.
False – Most of the population lives along the coast, especially on the eastern and southeastern coasts.
What is the Spanish word for "platypus"?
Ornitorrinco
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
True or False: Australia is home to more kangaroos than people.
True, there are over 50 million kangaroos
Who is the king of Australia?
King Charles III
What is the name of the famous coral reef off the coast of Queensland?
Great Barrier Reef
Which Australian bird is flightless and the second-largest in the world?
EMU
What is the national currency of Australia?
Australian dollar
True or false: Canberra was chosen as the capital to solve a fight between Sydney and Melbourne.
True, a neutral location was picked.
Does the king have real political power in Australia?
No, he is only a symbolic figure.
What is the name of the largest desert in Australia?
Great Victoria Desert or Gibson Desert
Great Victoria Desert
What is a dingo?
A dingo is a wild dog native to Australia, similar to a wolf, but has never been fully domesticated.
What is the approximate population of Australia?
A) Around 5 million B) Around 26 million C) Around 50 million
B) Around 26 million
True or false: Australian people drive on the right side of the road.
False
Who represents the king in Australia?
The Governor-General.
Which of the following is NOT an Australian state?
A) Queensland B) Tasmania C) Victoria D) Wellington
D) Wellington is not a real state.
How many species of spider are found in Australia?
Over 2,400 species.
What is the common name used to refer to people from Australia?
Aussies
True or false: Vegemite is a popular Australian fruit.
False (It’s a salty spread made from yeast extract)
What does being part of the Commonwealth involve for Australia?
Cooperating with other countries (mostly ex-British colonies) in areas like education, trade, and rights.