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How many volcanoes have erupted in Australia?
There are no active volcanoes on the Australian continent, so there have been no eruptions in Australia in recorded history. For thousands of years, the only active volcano on Australian territory was Big Ben, which is located on Heard Island, one of Australia's external territories. More recently, there has been considerable volcanic activity on the nearby McDonald Islands, also Australian territory.
What is the only part of Australia with an active volcano?
There are no active volcanoes on Australia's mainland. There is one active volcano on Australian territory, that being Big Ben on McDonald Island in the sub-Antarctic territory of Heard & McDonald Island.
What is located at approximately 24S and 134E?
These coordinates are about 18 miles south of Alice Springs, Northern Territories, Australia.
How many external intercostal muscles are there?
27
In what years did daylight saving start in Australia?
Some states and territories adopted daylight saving in 1968 - 1971, while others do not use it at all.
What is an island northwest of Australia?
Christmas Island lies northwest of Australia. it is one of Australia's external territories.
Does Australia have an island?
Yes, it does. Tasmania, an island to the south of Australia, is one of the states of Australia. Australia has, in fact, 8222 islands attached to its states and territories. In addition, there are seven external (offshore) territories / dependencies.
Is Christmas Island part of Australia?
Yes. Christmas Island is one of Australia's seven external (offshore) territories.
What is the area of Australia's ocean territory?
Australia's Ocean Territory (not citing its external, offshore territories) is 410977 sq km.
How many mainland territories in Australia?
There are two mainland territories in Australia. They are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. In addition, Australia has seven offshore territories.
What countries are under Australia?
There is none. Australia is both a Continet and a Country. Do you mean Australia's external territories? There are three: Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands and Christmas Island.
Do any other countries other than Australia have 6 states and 2 territories?
Yes.The six states of Australia and their capitals are:New South Wales - SydneyTasmania - HobartVictoria - MelbourneQueensland - BrisbaneWestern Australia - PerthSouth Australia - AdelaideThe two mainland territories are:Northern Territory - DarwinAustralian Capital Territory, which is where Australia's national capital of Canberra is situated.There are also seven external (offshore) territories.
What is the significance of the largest star on Australia's flag?
The largest star on the Australian flag is known as the Federation or Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
What does the federation star represent on Australia's flag?
The Federatin star, situated below the Union Jack, is also known as the Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the unity of the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
Are there any elements of the Australian flag that are unique to Australia?
The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star) is unique to Australia. It is a seven-pointed star, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh point representing all the territories of Australia, e.g. the two mainland and numerous external (offshore) territories.
On which continent is Ashmore and Cartier Islands located?
Ashmore and Cartier islands are not on any continent. They are, however, one of the external (offshore) territories of Australia.
Does the seven-pointed star on the Australian flag represent the states and territories of Australia?
Yes.Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory), and the seven external, or offshore, territories.
