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Facts About Australia
1 – Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
2 – The Australian dollar was introduced in 1966 as a decimal currency.
3 – The Australian continent is more than 3,000 kilometers from east to west and 2,500 kilometers from north to south.
4 – It is also home to some of the most unique animals on earth, such as kangaroos and koalas.
5 – Australia’s national colors are green and gold.
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6 – It was first settled in 1788 by convicts who were shipped from Great Britain to establish a penal colony.
7 – There are six states and two territories in Australia – New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory.
8 – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are the biggest cities in Australia.
9 – Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous landmarks in Australia and has been an iconic symbol of Sydney since its opening.
10 – Melbourne is known for being home to sports teams, such as the AFL’s Essendon Bombers, NRL’s St Kilda Saints, and A-League side Melbourne Victory FC.
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11 – There are over 25 million people living in Australia.
12 – The capital city Canberra was founded as an inland garden city and named after the British research station established nearby at Acton (now within Sydney) in 1823 by explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell during his second expedition into New South Wales.
13 – The currency is called Australian dollar
14 – Australia’s major exports are coal, gold, crude petroleum products. Its major imports are machinery and equipment, motor vehicles.
15 – In 1851 gold was discovered in Victoria and caused a gold rush that led to many immigrants coming to the country from Europe.
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16 – The Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from space. The Great Barrier Reef is a large coral reef off the coast of Queensland that has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
17 – There are more than 1,000 types of spiders in Australia.
18 – The national animal of Australia is a kangaroo.
19 – Melbourne was named “the most liveable city” in 2012.
20 – A golden wattle plant which is native to Australia.
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21 – Australia is the only continent that is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
22 – There are more kangaroos than people living in Australia.
23 – Fremantle Prison was established by British colonists to house convicts who were transported from England for crimes such as theft or robbery.
24 – The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
25 – The Australian outback makes up 73% of the total landmass.
Bonus Facts
There are more sheep than people living in Australia
Australians call their country “Oz.”
Australia has approximately 12,000 beaches.
Aussie slang words you should know include “footy” (soccer), “barbie” (barbecue) and “chunder” (to vomit).
