What does the Australian slang word "barbie" mean?
barbecue
What is this wild dog called? It lives in the plains and forests of Australia.
a dingo
What is the nickname of Australia (and New Zealand)?
Down Under
What is this animal called? Its name comes from the shrieking noises that it makes.
The Tasmanian Devil
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Who were the first people that lived in Australia?
the Aboriginal people
What animal is this?
a) a wombat b) a possum c) a platypus
a platypus
What does the Australian word "mate" mean?
a friend
When it's winter in Europe, it's summer in Australia. What are the three hottest summer months in Australia?
December, January and February
Kangaroos carry their babies in their pouches. What are the baby kangaroos called?
a) a mikey b) a joey c) a tommy
b) a joey
This is the most popular tourist attraction in Australia and the largest coral reef in the world. What is it called?
The Great Barrier Reef
Australians are sports crazy. Which sports are very popular in Australia? (name two)
cricket, rugby, soccer
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world by area. What's the population of Australia? Less than a) 30 b) 50 c) 70 million?
Less than 30 million
What is this huge rock in the middle of Australia called?
Uluru
What is the vast, dry and remote interior of Australia called?
the Outback
Koalas don’t have much energy and they spend their time eating eucalyptus leaves and sleeping. They can sleep for up to a) 12 b) 15 c) 18 d) 20 hours a day.
c) 18 hours a day
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