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What is the official name of Australia?
What is the official name of Australia?
How many states make up Australia?
How many states make up Australia?
What is the population of Australia?
What is the population of Australia?
Which language is commonly spoken in Australia?
Which language is commonly spoken in Australia?
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How many territories are there in Australia?
How many territories are there in Australia?
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The Land Down Under, Oz or ______
The Land Down Under, Oz or ______
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Everyone speaks ______
Everyone speaks ______
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Australian people are called Australians or ______
Australian people are called Australians or ______
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There is an average of 2.8 people per square ______
There is an average of 2.8 people per square ______
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Australian English is different from British and American English and Australians have a distinctive accent and unusual ______ and vocabulary
Australian English is different from British and American English and Australians have a distinctive accent and unusual ______ and vocabulary
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Study Notes
Official Name and Geography
- Official name of Australia: Commonwealth of Australia
- Australia is comprised of six states: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia
- Australia has two territories: Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Demographics
- Estimated population of Australia: approximately 25 million people
- Population density average: roughly 2.8 people per square kilometer
Language and Culture
- Commonly spoken language: English
- Australians often refer to their country as "the Land Down Under" or "Oz"
- People of Australia are known as Australians or "Aussies"
- Distinctive features of Australian English include unique words and phrases, along with a recognizable accent different from British and American English
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Description
Test your knowledge about the unique island continent of Australia with this quiz. Explore its states, geography, and other interesting facts about the Land Down Under.
