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CHARTER 3 - THE LAND DOWN UNDER. AUSTRALIA. WHERE ON EARTH ARE WE?. FACTS. A country with both sea bordes and deserts Oseania is the smallest continent on earth Australia is the largest country on earth Summer is in December to February Winter is in June to August.
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CHARTER 3 - THE LAND DOWN UNDER AUSTRALIA
FACTS • A country with both sea bordes and deserts • Oseania is the smallest continent on earth • Australia is the largest country on earth • Summer is in December to February • Winter is in June to August
EARLY AUSTRALIAN HISTORY • The Aboriginals were the first to come to Australia, allready 40 000 years ago. • In 1606 the first European explored the coast of Australia, Willem Jansz, a Dutch sea captain. - New Holland • In 1770 the English Captain James Cook claimed the whole Australian region for Great Britain.
EARLY AUSTRALIAN HISTORY • On 26 January 1788 the first settlers arrived to the country now called Australia. • The new settlers were criminals who were sent away from England. • The criminals were treated like slaves with soldier guards and hard work • In 1852 the transportation of criminals to Australia was stopped. • Today Australia is a country like any other.