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Explore the fascinating continent of Australia, known for its unique wildlife, diverse landscapes, and rich history. From the indigenous Aboriginal culture to vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, there's something for everyone to discover. Plan your trip now!
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THE LAND • Australia is the only nation that occupies a whole continent. It’s an island of 7,7 million square kilometers. It’s located to the south of Asia, between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Australia is the flattest continent after Antarctica. It is also the world’s driest continent.
HISTORY • Captain James Cook discovered Australia in 1770. He claimed it for the King of England. In 1931 Australia gained independence from Great Britain.
CLIMATE • The climate in Australia is varied, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south-east. Australia is situated in the southern hemisphere. That’s why it has summer when we have winter.
ABORIGINES • Aborigines came to Australia over 40000 years ago. • They have their own language and culture.
ANBERRA • Canberra is the capital of Australia. But it is not the biggest city.
BIG CITIES OF AUSTRALIA Adelaide Brisbane Darwin Perth
LANGUAGE • Australian’s official language is English. Australian English does not differ significantly from other forms of English, although some expressions are unique to Australia.
WILDLIFE • The Australian government pays a lot of attention preservation of the environment. In the past many trees had been cut down. Now trees are being planted all overAustralia.
ANIMALS • Australia’s best-known animal is the kangaroo. There are 50 species of kangaroo. Some stand as tall as a man and some are as small as a cat. They can often be seen in many of the forests and parks.
ANIMALS • The koala is the best loved of all Australian animals. The koala lives on leaves alone.
BIRDS • About 400 species of birds in Australia are found nowhere else in the world.
BIRDS • There are 55 species of parrots in Australia. They are very colorful.
BIRDS • The emu is the most interesting bird in Australia. It is big and cannot fly. The kangaroo and emu can be seen on Australian’s coat of arms.
BIRDS • The kookaburra is another interesting Australian bird. It cannot sing, but laughs like a human!
SPORTS • Australians love to play and watch. In 1956 the Olympic Games were held in Melbourne and in the year 2000 Australia had hosted the Olympics in Sydney.
ИСТОЧНИКИ • www. giftpark.ru • www.Australia-island.ru • www.botsad.ru • www.apus.ru • Учебник “Happy English’’, «Титул», 2000
