Australia

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Match the states of Australia with their correct descriptions:

New South Wales = Located in southeastern Australia Victoria = Located in southeastern Australia Queensland = Located in tropical north of Australia Western Australia = Located in western Australia

Match the territories of Australia with their correct descriptions:

Northern Territory = Located in tropical north of Australia Australian Capital Territory = Capital of Australia

Match the climate zones of Australia with their correct locations:

Tropical = North of Australia Subtropical = South of Australia Temperate = Coastal areas of Australia Snow = Southern Australia and Tasmania

Match the languages spoken in Australia with their correct descriptions:

English = National language Aboriginal languages = Spoken by Aboriginal Australians Asian languages = Spoken by immigrants from Asia European languages = Spoken by immigrants from Europe Signup and view all the answers

Match the immigration sources of Australia with their correct descriptions:

Britain = First source of immigrants Europe = Second source of immigrants Asia = Third source of immigrants Africa = Fourth source of immigrants Signup and view all the answers

Match the population density of Australia with its correct description:

3 people per square meter = One of the lowest in the world 26 people per square meter = One of the lowest in the world Signup and view all the answers

Match the size of Australia with its correct comparison:

The UK would fit into Australia approximately 10 times = Comparison of Australia's size The UK would fit into Australia approximately 32 times = Comparison of Australia's size The UK would fit into Australia approximately 5 times = Comparison of Australia's size The UK would fit into Australia approximately 20 times = Comparison of Australia's size Signup and view all the answers

Match the capital of Australia with its correct location:

Sydney = Located in southeastern Australia Canberra = Located in southeastern Australia Melbourne = Located in southeastern Australia Perth = Located in southeastern Australia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian landmarks with their locations:

Sydney Opera House = Sydney Harbour Sydney Harbour Bridge = Sydney Harbour Uluru = Sydney Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian seasons with their corresponding national sports:

Summer = Cricket Winter = Australian Football Autumn = Cricket Spring = Australian Football Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian exports with their types:

Wool = Agricultural goods Cars = Imported goods Wine = Agricultural goods Phones = Imported goods Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian government officials with their roles:

Queen Elizabeth II = Head of State Governor-General = Head of Government Prime Minister = Head of Government Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian facts with their descriptions:

400,000 = Estimated number of Aborigines 13th = Rank of Australia's economy in the world 14 years = Time taken to construct the Sydney Opera House 150,000 = Number of vehicles crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge daily Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian landmarks with their characteristics:

Sydney Opera House = Designed by a Danish architect Sydney Harbour Bridge = Tallest steel arch bridge in the world Uluru = Located on the banks of Sydney Harbour Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian sports with their descriptions:

Cricket = Summer national sport Australian Football = Similar to rugby with the use of hands and feet Surfing = Popular water sport Rugby = Winter national sport Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Australian facts with their descriptions:

UNESCO World Heritage Site = Designation of Uluru Tourist's paradise = Description of Australia Highly developed country = Description of Australia's economy Commonwealth of the UK = Description of Australia's government Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geography and Size

Australia is the largest country in Oceania and the sixth largest country in the world.
It is the smallest continental land mass, but also the world's largest island.
The UK would fit into Australia approximately 32 times.
Australia is almost 4000km from east to west and 3200km from north to south.
A flight from one end to the other would take approximately 4.5 hours each way.

Population and Demographics

Australia has a population of around 26 million people.
The population density is one of the lowest in the world, with around 3 people per square meter.
Most of the inhabitants are concentrated in or around the coastal areas of the main states/territories.
Nearly a quarter of the country's inhabitants were born elsewhere, making it the eighth largest immigration population in the world.
There are an estimated 400,000 Aboriginal Australians, who have their own set of languages and customs.

Government and Language

Australia is a commonwealth of the UK, with Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of State.
The Queen is represented by a Governor-General and a Prime Minister.
Power is divided between the federal and state governments.
The national language is English.

Landmarks and Culture

The Sydney Opera House is a famous structure located on the banks of Sydney Harbour.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the tallest steel arch bridge in the world.
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sandstone formation situated in the Northern Territory.
Cricket is the national sport during summer, and football (Australian Football) is the national sport during winter.
Water sports are popular in Australia due to its fantastic coastline.

Economy

Australia is a highly developed country with a strong economy, ranking 13th in the world.
The country is an important exporter of agricultural goods, such as wool, wheat, beef, fruit, and wine.
Australia imports major items, including petroleum and crude oils, cars, phones, computers, and medicines.