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How many miles of land were affected by the Black Summer Bushfires?
37,500 miles
When did the Gold Rush begin in Australia?
1851
Which people did the British send to Australia?
Prisoners/criminals
How many languages are spoken by the First Nations people in Australia?
About 300
What did Cathy Freeman do at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
She won a gold medal and broke racial barriers.
What does the blue in the Australian flag represent?
The sea and the sky.
Which of the European countries invaded Australia in 1788?
The British
What do many people believe was the cause of the Black Summer Bushfires in 2020?
Dry weatherand climate change
Which areas of society did the Sydney Olympic Games positively affect?
The economy, sightseeing/tourism levels, and conservation projects.
In which year was Australia made a country?
1901
