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Australia is a continent and country with a population of approximately 26 million, known for its diverse geography, including the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. It has a rich history marked by Aboriginal culture, British colonization, and a modern multicultural society. The nation celebrates events like Australia Day and Anzac Day, and is recognized for its unique wildlife and popular sports such as cricket and AFL.

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English 5

Australia is a continent and country with a population of approximately 26 million, known for its diverse geography, including the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. It has a rich history marked by Aboriginal culture, British colonization, and a modern multicultural society. The nation celebrates events like Australia Day and Anzac Day, and is recognized for its unique wildlife and popular sports such as cricket and AFL.

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Australia Overview

Category​ Information

Continent​ Australia (also considered part of Oceania)

Capital​Canberra

Largest City​ Sydney

Population​ ~26 million (as of 2024)

Official Language​ English

Currency​ Australian Dollar (AUD $)

Government​ Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy (King Charles III is head of state)

National Day​ Australia Day – January 26

🌍 Geography
Size: 6th largest country in the world

Climate: Ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south

Major Features:

The Outback: Vast, arid inland region

Great Barrier Reef: Largest coral reef system in the world

Uluru (Ayers Rock): Sacred sandstone monolith

Deserts: Simpson, Great Victoria, and Gibson deserts

Rainforests: Daintree Rainforest in Queensland

Coastline: Over 25,000 km, with world-famous beaches like Bondi and Whitehaven
🏛️ History Highlights
Aboriginal Peoples: Indigenous Australians have lived on the continent for over 65,000 years.

British Colonization: Began in 1788 as a penal colony.

Federation: Became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.

Modern Era: Known for multicultural society, environmental conservation, and indigenous rights movement.

🐨 Wildlife
Unique Species: Kangaroo, koala, platypus, wombat, echidna, emu

Dangerous Creatures: Box jellyfish, saltwater crocodiles, snakes, spiders

Biodiversity: Over 80% of animals are found only in Australia

🖼️ Culture
Aboriginal Art & Music: Dot painting, didgeridoo

Modern Arts: Film, literature, and theater (e.g., Sydney Opera House)

Food: Influenced by British, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines

Famous dishes: Meat pies, pavlova, vegemite, barramundi

Slang: Aussie English includes terms like “mate,” “arvo” (afternoon), and “barbie” (barbecue)

🎉 Events & Traditions


Australia Day – National holiday (Jan 26)

Anzac Day – Honors WWI soldiers (Apr 25)

NAIDOC Week – Celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Sporting Events – Australian Open (tennis), Melbourne Cup (horse race), AFL Grand Final

⚽ Sports
Popular Sports: Cricket, Australian Rules Football (AFL), rugby, soccer, surfing

Olympics: Strong participant and medal-winner

Famous Athletes: Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Ash Barty

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