How well do you know Australia?

A Comprehensive Overview of Australia

• Australia's flag features the Union Jack, a large star representing the Commonwealth, and five stars representing the Southern Cross constellation.
• Australia is an island nation with six states and three internal territories, as well as six overseas territories.
• The middle of Australia has gone through four transitions in the past century, from being one state to two territories and back to one state.
• Australia has over 8,000 islands under its sovereignty, with six operating as distinct territories.
• Australia has diverse landscapes, including tropical zones, wetlands, rainforests, semi-arid terrain, and deserts like the Great Victoria and Great Sandy deserts.
• Australia's population of about 23 million people is predominantly European, with Asians making up the next largest minority.
• Aboriginal Australians make up about 3% of the population, and Aboriginal rights are a significant topic in Australian legislation.
• Australia gets along well with many of its Asian neighbor nations, specifically China and India, as well as with New Zealand and the UK.
• Fiji and Australia have had a complicated relationship since Australia refused to back up a military coup that overthrew the government in Fiji in 2006.
• The USA and Australia have a close relationship, with Australia often backing up the US as allies.
• Australia is known for its unique and distinct animal species, but it also has over 50 invasive species that have caused billions of dollars in environmental damages.
• Australia is home to many micro-nations, developed by small groups or individuals for various reasons, such as protesting taxes or claiming autonomy.