Australia is a country located in the Southern Hemisphere with over 22 million people. It has 6 states and 2 territories and was inhabited by Aboriginal Australians over 40,000 years ago before being colonized by Britain in the 18th century. Some of its top tourist destinations include Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and Ayers Rock.
2. Country of 22 million
Located on the Southern Hemisphere
Language: Australian English
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Largest cities: Sydney & Melbourne
Culture: Anglo Celtic Western
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3. States
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Territories
Northern Territory
Australian Capital
Territory
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4. Human habitation 40,000 + years ago
Modern Indigenous Australians -
Aboriginals
1606 first recorded European sighting
1770 Claim by British Crown
1788 Jan 26 Australia Day
1901 Jan 1 Constitution
(Independence)
1907 Commonwealth of Australia
1986 Australia Act ending British role
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5. Sydney
Great Barrier Reef
Gold Coast
Tasmania
The Outback
Kakadu National
Park
Ayers Rock
Great Ocean Road
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7. Sydney Temperature Table
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Mean temperature in Celsius
25
20
15
10
Max. daily temp.
5 Min. daily temp.
0
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Month
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11. Australia is a country and a continent
Worlds smallest & least populated
continent
World 6th largest country by area
Drive on the left watch out
About 24% of population was born
oversees
Summer months:
December, January, February Southern
Hemishpere
Aussie means Australian (but you knew
that)
National colors: green and gold (but the
flag is blue, red & white)
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