3 Questions
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra is the capital of Australia.
Who inhabited the land of Australia before British settlement?
Indigenous Australians inhabited the land for about 50,000 years before British settlement.
What is the rank of Australia's economy in the world?
Australia has the world's 13th-largest economy.
Study Notes
- Australia is a country consisting of the mainland, Tasmania, and smaller islands.
- It is the sixth-largest country in the world by total area.
- Indigenous Australians inhabited the land for about 50,000 years before British settlement.
- The eastern half of Australia was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and settled through penal transportation in 1788.
- The six colonies federated on 1 January 1901, forming the Commonwealth of Australia.
- Australia has a stable liberal democratic political system.
- The population of 24 million is heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard.
- Australia has the world's 13th-largest economy and ninth-highest per capita income.
- The country ranks highly in quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties, and political rights.
- Canberra is the capital and Sydney is the largest urban area.
Discover fascinating facts about Australia with this quiz! Test your knowledge on the country's history, geography, politics, economy, and more. From indigenous heritage to modern-day society, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the land down under!
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