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Facts About Australia

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Between which two oceans does Australia lie?

Pacific & Indian

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Australia is the same size as what country?

USA

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How many states does Australia have?

6

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How many mainland territories does Australia have?

2

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What is the main language spoken in Australia?

English

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What was the population of Australia in 2011?

22.6 million

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What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

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What three sports are popular in the coast of Australia all year long?

Swimming, Sailing and Surfing

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Australia has an extremely variable climate. Name THREE weather conditions that prove this.

tropical cyclones, frosts, heat-waves, bush fires and droughts

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What is the dry area of Australia called?

The Outback

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Describe the Outback. Give at least three facts.

It is large, dry (little rain), bare (few trees) and with very little people.

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What are the mountains in south-east Australia called?

Snowy Mountains

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Which part of Australia has the same climate as The Bahamas? North, South, East or West?

Northern Australia has a tropical climate like The Bahamas.

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What are the original settlers of Australia called?

Aborigines

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True or False? Aborigines did not farm the land but moved from place to place hunting.

True

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What is the main cattle found in the Outback?

Sheep

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