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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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How do you ring NZ from Australia?
You need to put +64 in front of the phone number of the person you are looking to call in New Zealand, so for example it would be put like: 64 123 4567
Brisbane and Adelaide are major cities on the continent of Australia.
Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland, and Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia.
Where does most of the energy come from?
AUstralia get most of its energy from coal.
Most of it comes from coal and oil produced locally
Is Australia have a presidential democracy?
Yes, Australia's government is a democracy. Specifically, it is a form of representative government known as a parliamentary democracy. This is a political system whereby the Parliament, which has been elected by the people, has the final say in all matters of policy and law-making.
When did Australia become independent from the UK?
Australia has never official been fully independent, even to this day the head of state is the British Monarch which is represented by the Governor-General. Though Australia was declared an official country and not a colony of Britain in 1901.
How is Australia similar to Asia?
Other than the basics like...
Japan is islands...Australia is islands
Japan has people...Australia has people
Japan has cars...Australia has cars
and so on and so forth.
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I like to tell people (especially my Australian family when they come to visit) everything in Japan is done for a different reason. You may see Japanese people eating or walking or shopping and feel 'ahh I can understand that' but you can't!!! Everything Japanese do they do for a different reason to Australians.
Japanese think they respect families more than westerners because they live together but most husbands don't have anything to do with the birth of their own child - the wife goes away for 1-6 months after the baby is born and daddy sees him maybe once a fortnight over that time. Mum doesn't really do much with the baby either grandma does it. The family unit here doesn't include dad he sleeps in a separate bed or even room, eats his meals at different times and mostly comes home after the children are asleep and that's how he cares about his family. He often even holidays separately.
Japanese think they are more considerate than westerners because they follow the rules. Yet they break just as many as us, just different ones and everyone breaks those ones so it's ok, but because we break different ones, they can't see that as the same thing. No-one here stops for pedestrians at the zebra crossing when driving. Most people don't give up their seats for disabled, pregnant or elderly people even when they are sitting in special designated seats. Japanese people will let doors slam in your face, press the close door button on the elevator on people - even babies!!!
Japanese people think westerners are noisy because we talk loud in situations where they wouldn't talk at all, eg on the train or in a cafe. Yet everyday trucks with loudspeakers drive past my house with advertisements for cooked yams, gyoza, oil, asking for my secondhand stuff to recycle. And don't get me started on the noise during the elections when I had a newborn. I was about ready to go out there and break their damn loudspeakers off their trucks. Oh and pachinco parlours, and stores like yodobashi camera and supermarkets...so damn noisy. People yelling at you from every damn direction.
A lot of Japanese can't understand why we do things differently either, which I think is unlike Aussies. For my part when I explain the reasons behind things to my family they may or may not agree but they realise that the reasons behind it are different to their own. However my prime example of Japanese refusing to understand is the woman who repeatedly told me Australians are lazy. Her reason was that unlike good Japanese housewives who take advantage of the weather and have to deal with a lack of space and therefore do their washing daily if not more often. Australian housewives wait until the machine is full before 'bothering' to do it.
Now this woman stayed in Brisbane, during level 4 water restrictions. She even registered that there were water restrictions because she was telling me that her host family couldn't water the garden and timed their showers. But I could not make it clear to her that the washing situation was part of the same problem, that washing machines use a lot of water and that was the reason they didn't 'bother' to wash the clothes so frequently.
In every way shape and form we are very different countries. We are proud of different things, we want totally different things out of life. The way we raise our children is different, the traits we respect in others are different, even the way we view those traits are different. The education system is different. The system itself is different. On the surface you can sometimes find things that are the same, but scratch a little deeper and you'll find that through mistranslation and conceptual differences even those similarities are in fact worlds apart.
What are some famous places in Australia?
This would depend on your interests, how much time you have, and how much money to travel. If you want to experience the uniqueness of the outback, something you will simply not find anywhere else, you should include Ayers Rock/Uluru and the Olgas/Kata-tjuta in central Australia and the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in western Queensland. The Pinnacles Desert National Park near Cervantes in Western Australia is remote, but an eerily extraordinary place. If you plan to spend any time in Western Australia, Perth and Fremantle are beautiful cities, with the latter particularly having many historical buildings. Rottnest Island is also well worth a visit, as you will not see Quokkas anywhere else. If travelling from Western Australia to the eastern states, it is well worth the time to take the Indian Pacific train, which travels across the Nullarbor Plain, a journey that takes three nights. In the middle of the night, the train stops at Kalgoorlie with its huge open-cut gold mine, floodlit at night. It is worth taking the bus tour of Kalgoorlie at this time. You could stop off in Adelaide, visit Kangaroo Island for close encounters with Australian wildlife, or tour the Barossa Valley with its beautiful German heritage and many wineries. You could then continue your journey on the Indian Pacific, or instead, take the Ghan train through central Australia to Alice Springs and/or Darwin. On this journey, you could stop off at Alice Springs and then visit Uluru/Ayers Rock and Kata-tjuta and the many other incredible experiences central Australia has to offer. If you then go on to Darwin, you may be interested in visiting Kakadu National Park, although numbers of visitors are being limited here now. Tasmania, on the other end of Australia, is a beautiful, scenic island with plenty to interest those who like history, wilderness walks and adventures, gorgeous scenery, and Australian fauna. However, if your interest is in seeing what cities in other countries are like, stay on the eastern coast. Many people like Sydney, and the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are also worth seeing. Melbourne is a very cultural place, as is Adelaide. Or, you might be looking for a sun and surf holiday, in which case you'd probably be interested in the Gold Coast in southeastern Queensland, where you can experience the many theme parks, or travelling up to Cairns and going snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A train travels between Cairns and Kuranda, winding its way through the hills and rainforest, and you can catch the skyrail back down to Cairns when you have finished. There is so much that's worth seeing, but it depends entirely on your own personal interests.
What is the most recent drought?
Many parts of Australia are still in a state of drought. Some regions have been drought declared for 13 of the past 16 years, particularly in South Australia, central Queensland and parts of Victoria and New South Wales. As one of the world's driest continents, drought is a continual fact of life.
Opinion 1: Australia is very racist. I am Asian and have cousins living in Brisbane. They say white aussies are anti-Asian. Some will openly declare their racist bones. The travel book "Lonely Planet" warns tourists of Queensland's widespread discrimination against non-white visitors. Some of my Asian friends living in Sydney also agree that they feel racial discrimination against them. Oh, and please come up with better than "No, Australia is not racist because we have all sorts of people coming to Australia as migrants and refugees", and "Oh, what about (another country)? Australia is no more racist than ...". They are as lame an excuse as they come. Just my two cents.
Opinion 2: Not really. Australia is a very multi-cultural country as many people have come to Australia as immigrants or refugees. Condemning Australia and all it's people is where you and your friends went wrong. Aussies love their country and get along with anyone that comes from overseas, however, if you do not share their love for their country then they want you out.
Opinion 3: Some Australians have racist tendencies. There are people in all cultures all around the world - not just Australia - who judge others in this way. Australia, like all countries, has some people with varying degrees of racism. Also, some actions which may be perceived as racism by others overseas are not necessarily intended to cause offence, but they may well be silly and insensitive. Some Australians may have a completely misguided sense of humor. This is also the case in many other countries and ultures across the globe. The fact that "racist activities" gain so much attention is, in fact, an indication that the great majority of Australians frown upon discrimination. If they did not, then racist activities would not be considered newsworthy. The other difference for Australia is that it is the second youngest country in the world, and thus did not experience the shame of slavery that dogged countries such as England and the USA. However, whilst "slavery" has never existed in Australia the way it did overseas, old English values of subservience being expected of the Aborigines, and the belief that they were not an intelligent people, certainly pervaded society up until around the same time that African-Americans were being awarded their natural rights as citizens of their country. In effect, it took Australia less time - relatively speaking - to learn from its racism mistakes than it took other English-speaking countries. But you will still find old racist values still abound among some members of the older generation, and sometimes these values are still passed on to younger members - just as they still are overseas.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Founded: 1788; Incorporated: 1842
Location: Southeastern Australia
Flower: Banksia Ericifolia
Time Zone: 10 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) = noon Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Elevation: 42 m (138 ft) above sea level
Latitude and Longitude: 33°55'S, 151°10'E
Coastline: 60 km (37 mi)
Climate: Temperate with mild winters and warm to hot summers
Annual Mean Temperature: 12°C (54°F); January 9°C (48°F); July 23°C (73°F)
Average Annual Precipitation (total rainfall): 1,140 mm (45 in)
Government: Local councils
Weights and Measures: Metric system
Monetary Units: Australian dollars
Telephone Area Codes: 2 (Sydney area code); 61 (country code for Australia)
Postal Codes: 2000-2060
Where are sunflowers grown in Australia?
As long as the temperatures are above freezing, sunflowers can be grown anywhere in Australia. Many gardens, both flowering and vegetable, will incorporate the showy blooms. There is also a commercial demand for sunflower products in Australia, and because of that the Australian Sunflower Association was formed in 1976. Central Queensland is the central hub of the sunflower industry.
What food did people on the First fleet eat when they came to Australia?
The food eaten by convicts was a portion of that allotted to the marines and seamen, who were to be given the following rations:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The convicts were allotted three-quarters of that amount of rations, except for the alcohol, of which they were given none. In reality, when provisions ran low, everyone was on reduced rations, while just after stocking up at one of the stops enroute, everyone ate much better for awhile.
How many sheep in Australia 2017?
- Australians eat about 320,000 tonnes or 17.8 kg per head of Australian grown lamb and mutton each year.
- Australia produces 327,000 tonnes of mutton per year and Queensland produces 6 per cent (10,200 tonnes) of the total.
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Is South Australia bigger than Texas?
Yes.
Queensland's mainland area is 1 723 936 sq km, with an additional 6712 sq km in island area. The total is 1 730 648 sq km.
The area of Texas is 696,241 sq km.
Therefore, Queensland is bigger than Texas.
How did dingoes come to Australia?
Cats came on ships with the First Fleet- most ships had at least one cat for rat suppression. Also, some cats escaped from shipwrecks (it's though Dutch ships lost off the western coast allowed cats to spread before white settlement). Also, many pet cats escaped and became feral (wild).
How many times can Australia fit into Antarctica?
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What are the three biggest animals in Australia?
It depends what is meant by "largest".
The emu is the tallest native bird in Australia, but not the heaviest.
The Southern Cassowary tends to be heavier. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 38 - 48kg.
Australia's largest flying bird is the Australian pelican. With a wingspan that can exceed 3 metres, a height of up to 180cm and a weight of up to 13 kg, the Australian pelican is very clearly the largest flying bird in Australia.
What is Queensland Australia's most northerly point?
Queensland's most northerly point is Cape York, on the tip of Cape York Peninsula.
How did the British colonize Australia?
The British simply established settlements. These were originally comprised of convict labour under the guard of British military. As they required more land they simply evicted the indigenous population. These had been seriously weakened as a result of the ravages of diseases imported by the British, and they were no match for British weapons. They started of by making settlements that were built and serviced by the convicts that the prisons in Britain were overflowing with and maintaining a military presence. as a result of this more business people were attracted as well as the convict that were freed becoming part of the business of the community It grew from there.
Is most of Australia located in the tropics?
Only the part of Australia north of the Tropic of Capricorn (about one third) is in the tropics, the rest is in the temperate zone.
What large island is north of Australia?
The largest island in the world is Greenland.
Australia is not the largest island in the world. It is the world's smallest continent. It is only referred to as an "island continent" because it is completely encircled by water.
The next largest island after Greenland is New Guinea.
What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back to you?
A boomerang that does not return is still called a boomerang. The indigenous people of Australia had different types of boomerangs for different purposes, and they were not all designed go return.
What is the most urbanized country in Australia?
Australia is not considered a very urbanised country. The great majority of the country is uninhabited. The population is mostly concentrated along its coasts, particularly in the east.
How do you write Australia address?
First write the name or business name on the first line of the envelope as usual.
On the second line, write either their street address ( eg 26 Adelaide Rd) or their post office box number or RSD number(eg PO Box 26).
On the third line, place the city or town, followed by the Australian state or territory and the four-digit postcode [a shorter equivalent to the US zip code] (eg Wikitown, New South Wales 5992)
Finally on the last line write 'Australia'.
Who found the golden Aussie gold nugget?
It is not known who was the first man to unofficially find gold in Australia. Gold was discovered in Australia as early as the 1830s, but discoveries were kept secret, for fear of sparking off unrest among the convicts. The discoveries were usually made by farmers who did not want to subject their sheep and cattle runs to a sudden influx of prospectors and lawlessness that would inevitably follow. However, the first official discovery of gold in Australia was made by Edward Hargraves in 1851, at Summer Hill Creek near Ophir, not far from Bathurst, New South Wales.
