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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 does the world nullarbor mean?
No Trees - It has a combination of 2 Latin words which are nullus and arbor.
How do you say yes in Australian?
English is the language the Australian people speak.Unless you are talking about the language of aboriginal, the answer to your question is " thank you".
What is the most scary ride at the Perth royal show 2009?
A ride that has not been inspected properly by health and safety.
Norfolk Island is one of Australia external (offshore) territories, and lies about 1,500km northeast of Sydney. It was first discovered by Captain Cook on 10 October 1774. Cook reported that there were tall, straight trees (Norfolk pines) and flax-like plants which could be most useful to Britain, whose Royal Navy needed flax for sails and hemp for ropes. Norfolk Island seemed to have a ready supply of these items, and its tall trees could be utilised as ships' masts (later it proved unviable for these purposes).
Governor Arthur Phillip, Captain of the First Fleet to New South Wales, was ordered to colonise Norfolk Island before the French could claim it. Phillip ordered Lieutenant Philip Gidley King to establish a convict settlement there, along with some free settlers to farm the island, and prepare it for commercial development. They arrived on 6 March 1788.
Which Australian cities or towns begin with j?
Australian cities or towns beginning with J include:
- Jindabyne
- Jimbour
- Jandowae
- Jondaryan
- Jericho
- Jerilderie
- Jeparit
- Jundah
What are some traditional food dishes in Australia?
In general, Australians have the same diet as people in other Western nations such as the US. The culture is diverse, and this is reflected in the cuisine.
Barbecues and a relaxed style of entertaining, favoring an abundance of salads and fresh produce which are available year round in Australia's climate. The major fast food chains as found in other countries around the world are well patronised too, by both young and old.
There are a couple of dishes that Australians have on occasion that may not be familiar. One is Pavlova, a dessert of fruit and cream served on a meringue case. Another popular morning tea snack food is lamington, a sponge cake covered with melted chocolate and dipped in desiccated coconut. Lamingtons may be served as small square blocks, or in a large round cake, sometimes with a jam and cream layer.
A staple food from the past is damper, a simple bread made from flour, salt and water and baked in the coals of a fire. A traditional "bush" food, it is now usually reserved for fun when out camping or around a campfire on the beach or in a park.
Even the indigenous Australians on the whole do not eat their traditional foods as a staple diet. Bush foods, such as wattle (acacia) seeds and witchetty grubs, have become a delicacy available in top restaurants but are not in mainstream consumption.
Australians are very multicultural; they eat a lot of different foods. Australians are some of the largest consumers of meat in the world and the quality is extremely high. Meats consist mainly of beef, lamb, chicken and pork. There is a large variety of vegetables available, as well as potatoes and rice. Sea food is more expensive but nevertheless widely used by most Australians. Other foods include:pastas, pastries, fresh fruits & vegetables. Australians like other cultural foods such as Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican and so on. They also enjoy the good old British fish and chips, and meat pies.
Kangaroo meat has become readily available in supermarkets, but for most Australians, it is not part of their everyday fare. It is an acquired taste, and only a small percentage of Australians have acquired that taste ...
What is Queensland Australia's average temperature?
It varies depending on where you are in Queensland.The Northern most part is warmer by a few degrees.For example on the Atherton tablelands it is generally milder and towards the coast more humid.So you will experience min temps from as low as 10deg to max of 26deg
What is the capital of the Northern Teritory Australia?
The Northern Territory is a territory, not a state, in Australia. Positioned in the central northern area, it is bordered by Western Australia to the west, Queensland to the east, and South Australia to the south.
How did aborigines in Australia get water?
Many of the aboriginal tribes in Australia lived near the coast or not far from any of the numerous rivers and creeks that run through parts of Australia.
Those in the more remote, desert areas, such as the Anangu people of central Australia, were exceptionally skilled at locating water beneath the surface. There were also plenty of semi-permanent waterholes scattered throughout the desert areas which could sustain an entire tribe for many months.
What is the literacy rate in Australia?
Australia has a high literacy rate because it's has a high standard of living in so many areas, and education is just one of these. Australia's standard of education is one of the highest in the world, thanks largely to legislation that ensures quality assurance in educational institutions. High emphasis is placed on the welfare of students, and on ensuring that they have a safe learning environment, while technology is employed to ensure that children keep up with technological advances.Having said that, however, it should be noted that the literacy rate within indigenous communities is appallingly low.
What are the most common colors in Australia?
Australia is a country and, as such, does not have a favourite colour.
The official colours of Australia are green and gold.
What degrees is it in Australia's summer?
It can get pretty cold in Australia. In every state the degree can change, but usually it is anywhere, on average, between 0 and 20.
How many stamps needed to send a letter from Australia to America?
Answer
If a one stamp fulfill the requirement of the Postal Dept of England is ok.
What are three major rivers that go through the Murray Darling Basin?
There is no such river as the Murray Darling River.
Although the Murray-Darling River system is the longest in Australia, the Murray and Darling are actually two distinct and separate rivers with their sources thousands of kilometres apart. The Darling is a tributary of the Murray.
Tributaries of the Murray River include:
- Murrumbidgee
- Goulburn
- Campaspe
- Loddon
- Kiewa
- Mitta Mitta
- Ovens
- Marne
- Darling
Tributaries of the Darling River include:
- Bogan
- Warrego
- Condamine
- Balonne
- Barwon
- Culgoa
- Gwydir
- Macintyre
- Macquarie
- Namoi
- Paroo
Why does Australia have a better life expectancy than US?
Because we are a multicutural society and that we like to have FUN!!!!!!!! Plus we have beaches all over
Are all animals native to Australia marsupials?
No. Most mammals native to Australia are marsupials.
Australia is home to about 90 species of bats, which are of course the only true flying mammals, and they are placental mammals. There are also about ten species of native mouse which are rodents, not marsupials, as well as various marine mammals such as dolphins and dugong. There are also the two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, which include the echidna and the platypus.
Although some placental mammals are native to various New Guinean islands, the placental mammals that are found on Australia, like the Red Fox, were introduced by settlers within the last few centuries. The Dingo is commonly believed to be a native Australian animal, but it is not truly native, having come with the Aborigines when they first arrived.
What is the northernmost part of Australia?
Boigu Island is the most northerly inhabited island in Australian territory. It is part of the top-western group of the Torres Strait Islands.
Cape York, on Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, is the northernmost tip of the Australian mainland.
How far from Cape York is Papua New Guinea?
There is approximately 1,199 miles away from Cape York and Papua New Guinea. A flight would take about 3 hours to complete.
Are there octopus in the Great Barrier Reef?
yes, box jellyfish, also called sea wasp jellyfishes are mainly found in the great barrier reef, but can also live in the northern coast of Australia and the Philippines
What are countries in Australian continent and their capital?
There are two. Western Australia and Australia.
How much does a Ferrari car cost in Australia?
Approx $10,000,000,000,000,000,000, but depends which kind of Ferrari you want to buy.
I have one which costed me around 1.36985245 * 10^5000000000
What is Average temperature at lake Eyre?
Lake Eyre's climate is consistently hot and dry all year around. Winter nights are bitterly cold.
What are the celebrations in Australia?
Australians celebrate Australia Day on January 26 which is to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain in 1788. This marked the first European settlement in Australia.
On April 25 Anzac Day is commemorated. Originally it was to honour those who served in the First World War particularly the Gallipoli campaign which although not successful and tragically saw great numbers of Australian troops lose their lives it was the first time the new nation of Australia had been involved on the international scene since Federation. It has become more of an event to remember all of the war dead and those that served in all conflicts. Dawn services in many towns and all the capital cities and marches in the capitals mark the day.
Most Australians also celebrate Christmas in the usual western way-except that it is usually very hot at that time of year. Easter too is celebrated.Apart from this Australia does not formally have other religious holidays. Australia has many different cultures represented which have various celebrations .
In addition, Australians have Labour Day (most states celebrate this on the first Monday in May) and the Queen's birthday (which is never held on the Queen's actual birthday).
Is the Great Barrier Reef good or bad?
Although the Great Barrier Reef does not have an official listing of endangered, it faces numerous threats to its continued existence. Currently, it is shrinking, and it is unknown by how much. Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory of anthropogenic global warming (i.e. caused by man's activities) predict that the Great Barrier Reef may lose up to 95% of its coral by the middle of the current century. Although the coastline parallel to the Great Barrier Reef has been settled by Europeans for less then 200 years, these scientists believe that the Reef has been shrinking by 20% every 100 years.
Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory that global warming is cyclical perhaps have a less drastic view, as they believe that the coral will regenerate, as it has apparently done so in the past. It is a very emotive topic.
However, it should be noted that pollution and chemical runoff pose a very real threat to the reef. The water quality of the reef is affected by sediment and nutrients, and 80% of this is caused by cattle grazing on the land adjacent to the reef. Mud and chemical runoff tend to limit the sunlight that reaches the coral, causing it to die off, and they increase the macro-algae, which is a weed.
Tourism is a threat to the reef, as tourist boats damage the delicate framework of the reef; fishing and pollution left behind by visitors also is a threat.
It should also be noted that some 40 species which live in and around the Great Barrier Reef are listed asendangered.
