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Match the following landmarks in Australia with their descriptions:
Match the following landmarks in Australia with their descriptions:
Sydney Opera House = A massive sandstone formation situated almost dead-center of Australia Sydney Harbour Bridge = The tallest steel arch bridge in the world Uluru = A building located on the banks of Sydney Harbour Ayers Rock = A structure that took 14 years to construct
Match the following individuals with their roles in Australia:
Match the following individuals with their roles in Australia:
Queen Elizabeth II = Head of State of Australia Governor-General = Represents the Queen in Australia Prime Minister = Leader of the federal government in Australia Danish Architect = Designed the Sydney Opera House
Match the following activities with their respective seasons in Australia:
Match the following activities with their respective seasons in Australia:
Cricket = Summer Football = Winter Surfing = All year round Rugby = Never played in Australia
Study Notes
Australia Overview
- Officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia
- Home to unique wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas
- Larger country in Oceania and the sixth largest in the world
- Smallest continental land mass but the world's largest island
Geography and Climate
- Australia is almost 4000km from east to west and 3200km from north to south
- North is hot and tropical, while the south is subtropical or temperate
- Most rainfall occurs around the coast
- Southern Australia and Tasmania experience snow in winter months
Population and Demographics
- Population density is one of the lowest in the world, with 3 people per square meter
- Only 26 million inhabitants, mostly concentrated in coastal areas
- Nearly a quarter of the population was born elsewhere, making it the eighth largest immigration population
Government and Language
- National language is English, but Aboriginal Australians have their own languages and customs
- Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-General and a Prime Minister
- Power is divided between the federal and state governments
Landmarks and Culture
- Famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Sydney Opera House took 14 years to construct and was designed by a Danish architect
- Uluru is a sacred site for Aboriginal people, with abundant springs, waterholes, rock caves, and ancient paintings
Economy and Sports
- Australia is a highly developed country with a strong economy, ranking 13th in the world
- Important exporter of agricultural goods, and importer of major items like petroleum and crude oils
- National sports are cricket in summer and Australian Football in winter
- Famous for water sports, with many locals knowing how to surf
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Get to know Australia, its size, population density, and unique features.
