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11 Things You Didn't Know About Australia
#1 Almost 95% citizens on the voters list turn out to vote. Why? You pay a $20 fine for not casting your vote. And much more if you fail to pay this fine.
#2 Over 80% of Australian adults indulge in gambling of some kind. This is the highest rate of gambling in the world.
#3 Australia is probably the only country where you are allowed to eat national animal. About 15 percent of Australians regularly eat the large marsupial.
11 Things You Didn't Know About Australia
11 Things You Didn't Know About Australia
#6 More than a quarter, about 26%, of all Australian citizens were born in another country.
#7 Australia has possibly the lowest population density in the world, i.e. two people per square kilometre. Japan has 327 people per square kilometre.
#8 The so-called 'Dingo fence' in Australia is the longest fence in the world, and is about twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
11 Things You Didn't Know About Australia
#10 The Black Box, a pivotal piece of evidence in plane crashes, was invented in Australia by chemist Dave Warren.
#11 Australia has an intensive network of car rental agencies. Almost, reservations are made every year.
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11 Things You Didn't Know About Australia

  • 2. #1 Almost 95% citizens on the voters list turn out to vote. Why? You pay a $20 fine for not casting your vote. And much more if you fail to pay this fine.
  • 3. #2 Over 80% of Australian adults indulge in gambling of some kind. This is the highest rate of gambling in the world.
  • 4. #3 Australia is probably the only country where you are allowed to eat national animal. About 15 percent of Australians regularly eat the large marsupial.
  • 7. #6 More than a quarter, about 26%, of all Australian citizens were born in another country.
  • 8. #7 Australia has possibly the lowest population density in the world, i.e. two people per square kilometre. Japan has 327 people per square kilometre.
  • 9. #8 The so-called 'Dingo fence' in Australia is the longest fence in the world, and is about twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
  • 11. #10 The Black Box, a pivotal piece of evidence in plane crashes, was invented in Australia by chemist Dave Warren.
  • 12. #11 Australia has an intensive network of car rental agencies. Almost, reservations are made every year.
  • 13. Source List http://www.saaustralia.org/index.php/topic/23720-things-you-probablydidnt-know-about-australia/ http://visual.ly/50-things-you-didnt-know-about-australia http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/7-things-you-didnt-know-aboutaustralia/ http://www.bunac.org.uk/uk/blog/travel-stories/work-australia/10-factsyou-didnt-know-about-australia http://www.ibtimes.com/10-inventions-you-didnt-know-came-australia866246 http://www.papalengtraveladventure.com/2013/02/eleven-things-youdidnt-know-about.html http://www.themedicigroupblog.com/5-cool-facts-you-probably-didntknow-about-australia/ http://www.thebookoftravel.com/top-10-things-you-didnt-know-aboutaustralia/
  • 14. For latest discounts and partner offers visit hertz.com.au
  • 15. Brought to you by Domestic Reservations For Local Reservations: Phone Number:13 30 39 Fax Number:++61 (0)3 9698 2295 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 0800 - 2000, Sat-Sun 0800-1700 (EST) Additional Service Numbers: Hertz #1 Club Gold:1800 500 023 International Reservations For Local Reservations: Phone Number:++ 61 (0)3 9698 2555 Visit Us at: hertz.com.au