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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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What were some of the bad consequences of the gold rush in Australia?
For the most part, the gold rush in Australia had very positive effects. In many ways, it helped Australia to "grow up" and become a recognised force in the world.
However, there were some negative effects for Australia, which included:
- The greater displacement of the indigenous people as more and more of them were forced off their land.
- Separation of families as fathers left their jobs and went to the goldfields, hoping to strike it rich, while their wives stayed behind, sometimes having to operate the farms and stations on their own.
- Environmentally, the goldrush was a disaster, although unrecognised at the time. Features of the Australian landscape were forever altered in the space of a few decades, and soil erosion was a major effect, the evidence of which can still be seen today. Water quality was affected as people used the creeks and rivers for all their activities, including bathing and washing dirty (sometimes disease-ridden) clothes. Water salinity rose as natural watercourses were diverted. Introduced noxious weeds decimated native flora and affected native fauna, as did the introduction of domestic animals to hitherto unpopulated areas.
What is the nickname for the deserts in central Australia?
Central Australia, including its deserts, is nicknamed the Red Centre.
Kangaroos have powerful legs, and all members of the kangaroo family share this characteristic of large, strong hind legs and short forelegs. Kangaroos are well known for their jumping capabilities and use their long, powerful, muscular tails to help balance.
The female kangaroo has a pouch for the joey (baby). She gives birth to a single undeveloped young which crawls up to the pouch, where it latches on to a teat which swells in its mouth. This secures the young joey in place while it continues its final stages of development.
Because they are constantly on the alert for predators, they have ears with acute sensitivity, which can twist in any direction.
Unlike other grazing animals, kangaroos barely pass any wind. An enzyme in the gut dispels the gas.
How many scouts are there in Australia?
Currently, there are Boy Scouts in Australia. There are around 60,000 members.
How many feet is the highest point in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko stands at 7,310 feet, and is in the Snowy Mountains. The Snowy Mountains are in the Kosciuszko National Park.
What is the theme song for the new BBC2 programme called Australia?
This lovely song is called "Paradise" by the Ronnetts.
What ranking is mount Kosciuszko in the world for highest mountain?
Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain located on the Main Range of the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park, part of the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves, in New South Wales, Australia and is 2,228 metres (7,310 feet) in height.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world standing at 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) and is located on the border of Nepal and tibet.
What is Coober Pedy famous for and where is it?
The gemstone (rather than jewel) for which Coober Pedy is famous is opal.
Who discovered the Murray River?
Dutch captain Willem de Vlamingh named the Swan River in 1697 because of the black swans he saw in abundance there. In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain.
Which two Australian states are separated by Bass Strait?
Victoria and Tasmania are separated by Bass Strait.
Where is the boundary between New South Wales and Victoria?
The NSW/VIC border runs along the Murray River from the SA border to its headwaters in the Great Dividing Range about 125 km sw. of Cooma.From here it goes in a straight line se. across the range to Cape Howe on the coast.
What is the international dialing code for sydney Australia?
+44 is the country code for the UK, dialled as 0011 44 from Australia.
You must also remove the leading zero from the UK telephone number.
For example:
- 01632 702993 would be dialled as 0011 44 1632 702993
- 020 72221234 would be dialled as 0011 44 20 72221234
How many surfboards are sold in Australia each year?
in Australia with a country of 24million, over 8 million try surfing and of that 6 million do surfing as a sport. there is 2.5 million bodyboarders these figures show why AUSTRALIA AND AMERICA dominate the asp world tour and why we are the best surfing nation in the world
What are the toads currently doing in Australia?
Toads in Australia are thriving, unfortunately, and continuing their relentless spread south from the humid northern tropics. It is of great concern that these amphibians continue to proliferate, adapting to cooler temperatures as their population spreads further into the southern states. They have already contributed to the decline of many native species. native frogs are particularly at risk, while the spotted quoll population has also been affected, as these carnivorous marsupials try to eat the toads and end up being poisoned.
Where is the tallest mountain in Australia located?
mount kosciuszko is australias highest and biggest
Are Kangaroos important to Australia Why?
Kangaroo Island was the site of the first settlement in South Australia. It was initially surveyed as a site for a new port to serve the southern coast,but there were not enough good agricultural prospects to sustain a colony, so surveying continued on the mainland. However, Kangaroo Island became a popular location for sealers and whalers. It was also the island that saved Matthew Flinders' crew from starvation during their circumnavigation of te continent. Flinders named the island for the abundance of kangaroos found there.
More recently, South Australia has gained in importance as a natural, predator-free island where koalas, which have been relocated, are so abundant that they actually face an overpopulation problem.
What year did the Australian Uggs founder come to America?
There is much debate on who is the actual inventor of the "Ugg" boots. It has been noted though, that the trend for these boots started in the USA in the 1970s, with the boots enjoying a revival in the late 1990s.
How much does it cost for a tickets to Sydney opera house?
You Can Visit the Sydney Opera House's Website and Follow the Directions Listed on the Page. Users Can Create an Account for Current and Future Purchases, Search for Events and Purchase Tickets Directly Through the Portal.
What did the aborigines do for the Europeans when they arrived in Australia?
aborigines have increased in population since europeans began arriving in australia is this true or false wikipedia answers
Where are the headquarters of the Commonwealth Bank in Australia?
The Headquarters for the National Australia Bank is located in the city of Melbourne. The address for the Headquarters is 500 Bourke Street. The NAB (National Australia bank) is a landmark and was built in 1978.
What age do Australian shepherds go into the first heat?
Generally between 9 and 11 months old.. This has been my experience after breeding them for several years . But I can tell you if you leave them exclusively outdoors and you have a hot summer 83 degree or above consistently that could delay their heat cycle.
