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Which country is the world's smallest continent and the 6th largest country?
Which country is the world's smallest continent and the 6th largest country?
- United States
- Australia (correct)
- Brazil
- New Zealand
Who navigated and mapped Australia, claiming it for Great Britain?
Who navigated and mapped Australia, claiming it for Great Britain?
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Christopher Columbus
- Captain James Cook (correct)
- Marco Polo
Why is the Union Jack on Australia's flag?
Why is the Union Jack on Australia's flag?
- To symbolize the Aborigines
- To honor Captain James Cook
- Due to Australia's British heritage (correct)
- To represent the Southern Star
Which city is the capital of Australia?
Which city is the capital of Australia?
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Who were the first people to live in Australia?
Who were the first people to live in Australia?
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'Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on Sunnies' campaign in Australia aims to prevent:
'Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on Sunnies' campaign in Australia aims to prevent:
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Study Notes
Australia Facts
- Australia is the world's smallest continent and the 6th largest country.
Discovery and Colonization
- Australia was navigated and mapped by Captain James Cook, who claimed it for Great Britain.
National Flag
- The Union Jack is on Australia's flag because of the country's historical link to Great Britain.
Capital City
- Canberra is the capital of Australia.
Indigenous Peoples
- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first to live in Australia.
Health Campaign
- The 'Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on Sunnies' campaign in Australia aims to prevent skin cancer and promote sun safety.
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Test your knowledge about Australia, the smallest continent but the 6th largest country in the world. Learn about its history, primary language, colonization, and British heritage.
