Geography and Animals
Size of Australia compared to Germany
21 times the size of Germany
When did the Australian government apologize (say sorry) for having taken away land from indigenous Australians?
In 2008
In which months do most tourists arrive?
December to February
Name of the capital city
Canberra
The English word for Qualle
jellyfish
What are the two main seasons like?
hot wet summer and warm dry winter
When did Indigenous people get their land rights back?
In 1992
What is an important difference on the road when you drive a car in Australia?
They drive on the left side
Name the 5 largest cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
English term for Feuerwehrmann
firefighter
Why is Australia called "Down Under"
It is underneath the equator
What did the Bristish do with Australia when they first came there?
Made it a prison island
What is the aboriginal name of a very famous rock in the Outback?
Uluru
Percentage of people who live in towns or cities in Australia
89%
put into indirect speech
Emily: I`m 16 and I live in Baxton
Emily said she was 16 and that she lived in Baxton
What are the Native Australians called?
Aboriginies
Why is the Union Jack (British flag) on the Australian flag?
To represent Britain`s role in Australian history
Which three warning signs do you often find at Australian beaches?
Jelly fish, rip currents, sun
Name three nicknames for Australia
Oz, down under, Aus
conditional sentences I
Wenn das Wetter morgen schön ist, gehe ich joggen
If the weather is nice tomorrow I will go running
Name three deadly animals in Australia
Shark, spider, snakes
When did the British arrive in Australia?
18th century
Which two oceans surround Australia?
Indian and Pacific Ocean
How much of the country is desert (in %)
40%
Wenn ich genug Geld hätte, würde ich nach Australien reisen
If I had enough money I would travel to Australia