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Because of the lack of tectonic activity, compared to the rest of the continents. Which means features from early parts of Earths history have managed to survive, and have not been destroyed in late-Tertiary and Quaternary uplift and extensive glacial erosion that the other continents went through.
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What is the worlds smallest and oldest continent?
The world's oldest (of the seven existing) and smallest continent is Australia.
WHAT CONtinent is aaustralia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia/Oceania.
What continent is Austarlia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia.
What contenent is Australia on?
Australia is located on the continent of Australia.
Which continent and country is Sydney in?
Sydney is in Australia. This continent is in Oceania.
What is the worlds smallest and oldest continent?
The world's oldest (of the seven existing) and smallest continent is Australia.
What does it mean when you say that australia is the oldest of the continents?
That it is upon this Continent that the oldest fossils or other geological specimens are found.
What continent was the oldest fossil found on?
The oldest fossils in the world are found in western Australia and are those of primitive bacteria. They are about 3.5 billion years old.
What is the oldest city on the continent that was founded as a prison colony by Britain?
The first settlement in Australia, and now the oldest city, is Sydney, capital of the state of New South Wales.It is also Australia's largest city by population.
What is the oldest city on its continent founded as a prison colony for britainconsidered the most beautiful harbor in the world?
Sidney, Australia.
In Which continent is Australia found?
Australia is found on the continent of Australia. Australia is both a country and a continent.
WHAT CONtinent is aaustralia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia/Oceania.
What continent is Austarlia in?
Australia is located in the continent of Australia.
Which continent does Australia belong to?
Australia is both a country and a continent. The country of Australia belongs to the continent of Australia.
What is the continent of Healesville Australia?
Australia is a continent as well as a country. Therefore the continent of Healesville, Australia is Australia.
What contenent is Australia on?
Australia is located on the continent of Australia.
What are the countries that make up the continent Australia?
Australia is the only country on the continent of Australia.
