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Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, and located south of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Is it mountainous in Australia?
Austalia is a big country. While it is predominantly desert, semi-arid and fairly flat with numerous areas of grassland, there are many hilly regions and several mountain ranges. The entire eastern seaboard is dominated by the Great Dividing Range, which runs from the far north of Queensland, down to Victoria, and west to the Grampian Ranges in Western Victoria. Parts of the Grat Dividing Range extend for several hundred kilometres inland.
There are distinctively hilly areas of South Australia, around the Mt Lofty Ranges, and the Flinders Ranges, while sections of both southwestern and northwestern Western Australia are hilly.
Australia has very unique hilly and mountainous landforms. Central Australia features ancient mountain ranges, while the Bungle Bungles in the nor west of the continent are distinctive, unique landforms.
What creatures live in Lake Eyre?
After the northern wet season, Lake Eyre is home to a huge variety of wildlife, as it lies at the centre of a huge network of rivers which are dry until the monsoonal rains arrive in the north. Pelicans and other wetlands birds fly in from thousands of kilometres away to feast on the abundant fish and to breed, until the lake begins to dry up again.
Various forms of plankton live within Lake Eyre, and frog species bury themselves to survive until the next wet season. There are specially adapted reptile species, such as the tiny Lake Eyre Dragon, which has special eyelashes that protect it from the glare of the summer sun and white salt crystals on the lake surface.
How much are diamonds worth to Australia?
From the Australia economics Wikipedia page:
- "Australia's Argyle mine is the second largest diamond mine in the world estimated to produce 12.6 million carats in 2014, worth over $500 million."
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- ". . . the total value of the Mining Industry in 2009-10 was 8.4% of GDP."
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- ". . . GDP of US$1.525 trillion as of 2014."
All of which could lead us to the conclusion that diamonds per se contribute, but not significantly, to Australia's economy.
What types of housing did The Aborigines in Australia have?
Some Aborigines didn't have houses at all because they thought that the spirits of the land they were on wouldn't agree with that so some slept on the ground.
Why would anyone what to live in Australia?
No one can really answer why, there are various reasons. It what the people choose, they may live there because of the weather, jobs and education or it may be for the entertainment. But I truly can not answer this properly because of the the many different reasons.
Of course it may be to escape their current homes, there is significantly less unemployment due to very tough immigration laws and quite a strong economy
What are some french products sold in Australia?
Most supermarkets sell baguettes ("French sticks") and cheeses such as brie and camembert, but these are not the same quality and range as is available in a French supermarket. You can however find good French cheeses and breads at specialty/gourmet stores and markets in major cities. Creme fraiche is becoming more available in good/large supermarkets (but not fromage frais), also Puy lentils, and patés. Bacon is sold in slices rather than lardons. Duck fat is available at specialty/gourmet stores. Many French people I know eat a lot of Italian food - eg. pasta - and most supermarkets will have a quite good range of pastas and pasta sauces.
Why would people disagree with Australia day?
yes. every Australian does.
On the contrary: the concept of Australia Day grates on many indigenous people of Australia. 26 January 1788 marked the beginning of mass dispossession of lands and tearing apart of families suffered by the Aborigines as a result of European settlement. So, no - not every Australian agrees with Australia Day.
Why does Australia allow immigration?
Australia's economy requires skills and labour that it is not able to grow within it's own borders. add to this that Australia is a player on the world stage and it finds itself in a position where it also gives asylum to people in need of a home. Australia is a place where nearly everyone is either an immigrant or is related to an immigrant some generations back. This puts Australia in a position where besides needing immigrants it has blood relations with people all over the world.
What does the governor-general represent in Australia?
The Australian political system is Still part of the British Monarchy, so Queen Elisabeth is still the titular head of the government of Australia. The Governor general is the Queens representative or go between so to speak. The Governor general is an Australian appointed to the job by the Australian parliament. The role of the GG is largely ceremonial He swears in the government for example and he also install a caretaker government between the time the government is stood down and when the new one is elected in to office. If for certain reasons the ruling party is unable to carry out its job the GG has the power to sack both houses of the Parliament and call for a new election, as happened with the sacking of the Whitlam labour government.
What is the Australian name for New Zealanders?
The most common is 'Aussies' or 'Ozzies'. Australia itself is often referred to as Oz.
Number of people currently employed in the coal mining industry in Australia?
According to 2012 figures, Australia's mining industry employs approximately 269 300 people. This equates to about 2.3% of the total workforce, which is a very small proportion! despite the importance of the mining industry in Australia, both domestically and for overseas markets. This may well increase, as in the decade prior to 2012, jobs in the mining sector increased by 188 800, which is an annual growth rate of 12.8%.
Referring to a female: Привет, дорогая.
Privyet, dorogaya
Referring to a male: Привет, дорогой.
Privyet, dorogoy
Why the inland regions of continents are a place where deserts are often found?
Some deserts form because they are so far inland that they are beyond the range of any rain relief. By the time winds reach these dry centres, they have dumped any rain they were carrying or have become so warm they cannot release any moisture they still hold.
What sea separates northwest Australia from Australia?
Northwest Australia is part of the Australian continental land mass. There is no sea between.
However, north of northwest Australia is the Timor Sea, while east of that is the Arafura Sea, which lies directly above the Norhern Territory.
Where might you find hard wood in Australia?
Most hardwood in Australia comes from eucalyptus trees such as Ironbark, Blackbutt, Redgum, Spotted gum etc. there are numerous forests of these trees along the eastern and southern seaboards, as well as Tasmania.
Jarrah is a hardwood grown only in the far southwest of Western Australia.
Is New Zealand in australasia?
no new zealand is not in Australia whoever asked that question is a dimwit 1 they spelt Australia wrong and 2 its pretty obvios that new zealand is not in Australia
Where are the Darling river and the Murray river located?
The Murray River starts in Australia's Alpine region to the east. It begins near the small Victorian town of Corryong, up in the Snowy Mountains. The Darling River starts at Brewarrina, about an hour from Bourke in far northwestern New South Wales. However, the basin which empties into the Darling actually starts in western Queensland.
What is Mountain Range next to Uluru called?
Kata Tjuta (kat-a ju-ta) (otherwise known as the Olgas) are set within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The name has been aptly given to the Olgas as Kata Tjuta actually means 'many heads' in traditional Aboriginal language.
The Olgas are about 30km from Uluru and is made up of 36 rounded domes with the tallest (Mt. Olga) being 200m higher than Uluru (that's 546m).
What type of rocks are found in uluru?
This is Ayers rock in Australia.The nearest large town is Alice Springs, 450km away.
What cities in Australia start with the letter i?
There are no cities in Australia that start with the letter I. However if you need the letter I for Australia, Inverell is a town in New South Wales, Australia.
How do you measure the size of Australia in sq km?
A square kilometre is a measure of area, not of distance or length. Consequently, the question is without any meaning.
Yes, a dingo [Canis lupus dingo] would eat a cactus if need be. Dingoes indeed are known to nibble on fruits and plants. But a cactus would be low on the dingo's list of preferred foods. A dingo favors medium to large sized mammals.
What body of water lies off the western coast of Australia?
The Indian Ocean lies off Australia's western coast. The Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean at the southwestern corner of the mainland.
Where is the coldest place in Queensland Australia?
Australia is a country that has many climates. The coldest place to live in Australia is Tasmania, where the mean temperature is 15 degrees.
