AUSTRALIA
Australia is an island country located deep in the Pacific Ocean (to the west of New Zealand). It is made up of 6 states.
Canberra (Capital), Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide
There are 14 national holidays. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January
Australian, Indigenous Australian, Other
Australian rules football, cricket, netball, rugby union, rugby league
National Icons
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1. The colours - green and gold, 2. The kangaroo, 3. The opal (gem), 4. The Golden Wattle flower, 5. The emu
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Money (Currency)
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Australian dollar [AUD]
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Languages
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There is one official language - English.
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Languages
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There is one official language - English.
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Population Size
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24.2 million people
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Climate
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Varies somewhat but is generally quite tropical. The average temperature in the winter is approximately 15 degrees.
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