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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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Where in Australia have the most and largest fires been?
The largest number of destructive fires have occurred around the Dandenong Ranges, which encircle Melbourne.
What was the first name of Australia given by the European explorers?
The origin for the word Australia was at first named australasia as a region in south east Asia inhabited by indigenous group of aboriginal -the first who lived there and who spoke Arunta.It became a place for Austerity as self discipline and self edurance and hardship for the convicts who were sent there and the term austerasia changed to australasia and finally to Australia.
What are the states and territories of Australia and their capitals?
The six states of Australia and their capitals are:
- New South Wales - Sydney
- Tasmania - Hobart
- Victoria - Melbourne
- Queensland - Brisbane
- Western Australia - Perth
- South Australia - Adelaide
The two mainland territories and their capitals are:
- Northern Territory - Darwin
- Australian Capital Territory, which is where Australia's national capital of Canberra is situated. However, Canberra is not the capital of the ACT: it is the capital of the entire country of Australia.
What country Oceania or Australia produce the most bauxite?
Oceania is not a country. So that just leaves Australia as the country to produce the most bauxite.
What is the second most popular sport in Australia?
The most popular sport in Australia, determined by participation, spectator and television viewer numbers, is "Cricket".
It is commonly referred to as Australia's unofficial "national sport". Unlike the winter football codes that are divided in popularity among different states of Australia, Cricket generates far greater public interest throughout all parts of Australia on an international, domestic and local level.
In 2010 Australia had 550 000 registered cricketers and the Australian men's team is ranked as Australia's favourite International sporting team. It is one of the most successful teams in international sport.
On a domestic level, each of the six Australian states has its own team that competes in three separate competitions over summer. Local club cricket is also popular, as well as social cricket that includes variations such as backyard and beach cricket. Indoor cricket also has a strong following in all states of Australia.
Also determined by participation, spectator and television viewer numbers - the most popular winter sport in Australia are the two Rugby football codes. Both games generate public interest on an international, domestic and local level.
There are just under 650 000 registered players of the Rugby codes Australia wide, 500 000 - Rugby League and 150 000 - Rugby (Union). As of 2011, the major Rugby (Union) competition - "Super 14" will increase to 3 international conferences made up of five local based teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and will be known as "Super 15".
Soccer (Association Football) enjoys an extremely high junior participation in numbers across the country, however as players have grown in age they have tended to move to either Rugby League or Australian Rules depending on their location throughout Australia.
Other popular team based sports in Australia include Netball and Hockey. After suffering a significant loss of popularity in the 90s Basketball has also shown a recent increase in participation at a junior level.
Popular non-team based sports in Australia include Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Surfing and Horse Racing. Recently Australia's fastest growing sport has been Motorsport, in particular - V8 Supercars.
What islands are near Australia?
Other than the Australian state of Tasmania just off the southeast coast, the closest is New Guinea, a very short distance to the north, and Timor and the islands of Indonesia to the northwest. Due east is the island of New Caledonia and farther to the southeast is New Zealand.
How much does Australia architect earn?
Well they can get paid anywhere from $34.000 to $74.000 but it all depends on how long you've been doing it and how good you are
How does Australia trade with other countries?
Australia trades with many other countries. Besides China, its top trading partners in 2013 are Japan, USA, Republic of Korea and Singapore.
Why did the Australian gold rush happen?
Gold was commonly mined by using one of the following methods:
- Panning involved the use of a solid pan. An amount of potentially gold-bearing dirt was placed in the pan with some water, and gently swished and shaken around, a process which would bring the smaller particles of gold to the surface.
- Cradling involved a wooden box loosely resembling a cradle. The cradle was used for sifting through larger amounts of sediment to find gold, and was popular from the early times of the goldrushes. It required at least two men to work. The cradle had a grate and a sieve. The dirt and sediment to be sifted through was emptied onto the grate in the cradle. The cradle was rocked quickly back and forth (in the action of a cradle) while water was poured over the sediment to help work it through. The grate stopped coarser stones from going through, while the fine material was sifted out the other end. The gold would be left behind for easy collection.
- Sieves were also popular. They were like a pan but with a mesh base through which the water would drain, to help separate gold from similar sized particles.
- Windlass was one of the slower methods of mining for gold. Two people were required to operate it, one at the surface and one in the mine shaft. The person in the shaft filled a bucket with potential gold-bearing soil and rocks, and the person on the surface operated the windlass to wind up the bucket. The contents of the bucket were then sorted through, perhaps in a cradle or a pan.
- Stamper batteries were large steam-driven machines, which were used to crush the quartz in order to extract gold.
What was the common route used by ships sailing from England to Australia in the 18th century?
Head for Brazil, then cut across to the Cape of Good Hope on the trade winds, and across the Southern Ocean to Australia. Back home via Cape Horn.
Where do 80 percent of the people in Australia live?
Over 80% of Australians live in coastal cities or settlements.
The main population centers are on the eastern and southeastern coast, incorporating coastal Queensland, down through eastern New South Wales, and in southern Victoria.
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Which country has the women with the largest breasts?
USA. It has the highest percentage of obesity, therefore a heck of a lot of women with large breasts.
Great Britain is known to have the largest breasts of any European country, Asian women tend to be a bit smaller, I once heard that the women of Glasgow in Scotland had the largest breasts in the U.K, this was a survey carried out by some bra firm, I am not surprised, I live 14 miles from Glasgow, and walking around Glasgow, there are many women with large breasts.
Where can you find information about rare breeds of sheep in the UK?
Try the related link below. It is not only about the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders' Association, but you will find information and links regarding other rare breeds in the UK as well.
Does most of Australia celebrate Christmas?
Owing to the seasonal inversion caused by the southern hemispheric tilt- Santa Claus would have to make the rounds on a surfboard- as they have their Summer season in what to us are the Winter months. this seasonal inversion is caused by the axial tilt of the earth. ( if it was straight up 90 degrees it would not happen). Certainly this geographic fact complicates the Santa Claus mythology- so it is not , on credibility grounds, probably practiced.
Why are animals famous in Australia?
"Famous", or most well-known animals of Australia include:
- kangaroo
- wallaroo
- potoroo
- pademelon
- wallaby
- koala
- wombat
- possum (not opossum)
- glider
- bandicoot, including the bilby
- quokka
- quoll
- Tasmanian Devil
- platypus
- echidna
This guy says: Edward Burnett Tylor, states that "culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society"
So Australia would be all those things in our terms.
Where do crocs live in Australia?
there are two types of crocodiles in Australia, all of which inhabit the northern waters.
The Estuarine Crocodile or Saltwater Crocodile found in Australia is the largest known crocodile in the world. It is commonly nicknamed the "Saltie".
There is also the Freshwater Crocodile, or Johnstone's Crocodile, which is found in inland waterways in the tropical and sub-tropical north.
What is the branch code for the Maroubra Junction Branch of Commonwealth Bank of Australia?
This is the BSB for Head Office:
062-000 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 48 Martin Place Sydney NSW
Each branch has its own BSB (Bank/State/Branch).
How many times bigger is Australia compared to Indonesia?
The area of mainland Australia is 7 659 861 sq km, not counting Tasmania and the many islands.
The area of mainland France is 547 030 sq km.
Therefore, Australia is 14 times larger than France.
What is the priminister's house name in Australia?
There isn't one.
The PM's official residence in Canberra is The Lodge, and in Sydney it's Kirribilli House, but there are no other official residences in any other capital cities.
How did Steve Irwin contribute to Australian identity?
Steve Irwin is a bold, brave and passionate man, with a heart as enormous as the sky, and a grin that reaches from ear to ear. He's a classic Australian icon, dedicated father and husband and a world-famous crocodile hunter who deserves to be recognised by Australia and its plentiful people.
Over the years, Steve has helped greatly to build Australia's reputation, image and character in a positive light all around the world. He has become a big part in the raising awareness of Australia and wildlife simultaneously, around the world, with his TV series: The Crocodile Hunter. The Crocodile Hunter is televised in over one hundred and forty countries, and seen by five hundred million viewers. The programme has earned over $15 million, plus $1 million dollars in advertising, and $300,000 in merchandise.
Steve Irwin, as we all know, is at one with the environment, nature and wildlife. His commitment to the environment has been educational, economic and emotional. In 2004, Irwin invested $40 million in the Australian Zoo and was awarded the Accor Tourism Outstanding Achievement Award. Steven Irwin's contribution to our Australian community and his preservation of wildlife will be with all Australians and the world for years to come.
Why are taxi cabs in Australia required to carry a bale of hay?
Taxis in Australia are NOT required to carry a bale of hay, and it is very unlikely that any of them do.
When did white man first come to Uluru?
The Aborigines have known about Uluru (Ayers Rock) for thousands of years. The monolith (or inselberg) is considered a sacred site by the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people, and ancient paintings can be seen in caves, cliff overhangs and other surfaces of Uluru. For this reason, it is clear that the first people to discover Uluru were the Australian indigenous people.
Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".
Gosse named the feature Ayers Rock in honour of the then-Chief Secretary of South Australia, or Premier, Sir Henry Ayers.
