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Australia

Australia. Evan Ratcliff 2 nd period . Maps . Physical. Political. Flag of Australia .

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Australia

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  1. Australia Evan Ratcliff 2nd period

  2. Maps Physical Political

  3. Flag of Australia Australia’s flag has a meaning. The southern cross is a constellation of stars that can be seen from Australia’s states and territories. The seven pointed star represents each of Australia’s six states and one additional point represents Australia’s territories.

  4. Population 23,308,493

  5. Type of Government They have a parliamentary democracy. They have three branches. The reason is so all three branches has equal power. They also have a three–tiered system (local, state, and federal). Parliament of Victoria

  6. Political Leaders The Current Prime Minister is Tony Abbott, who is a liberal, and has been leading since June 9, 2013. The opposing leader: Bill Shorten has ruled since January 10,2013. Tony Abbott Bill Shorten

  7. Major Cities • Sydney • Melbourne • Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Brisbane

  8. Religion 1.Christianity 2.Catholic 3. Anglican First Bible Christian Church in Australia. The Bible Christian Chapel St Mary's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in Australia. St Andrew's Anglican Church Vulture Street, South Brisbane

  9. Economy Their economy is mixed. The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. They make their money out of Agriculture and Industry. Some of their resources are: Minerals, Coal, Zinc, Lead, and Alumina. AustralianDollar

  10. Language Their main language is English. Australian civilians talking

  11. Education Australia has a public education system, and offered to everyone. All age groups are offered the opportunity to receive any level of education. The literacy rate for Australia is 99%. This includes males and females age 15 an older that can read and write. South Australia's public school

  12. Culture They play Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Australian Football. They serve food from all around the world. Australian are down to earth, modest and humble people. They do not like to draw attention to their many success. Aussies prefer a very casual and relaxed lifestyle. Shrimp from Australia Australians playing soccer

  13. What to do and Where to go Experience their wine culture, go scuba diving, snorkeling, explore Sydney’s beaches, visit Sydney Harbour National Park, shop in Australian Holiday Stores. Sydney Harbor National Park A beach located in Sydney Wine field in Australia Chevron Renaissance shopping center

  14. History The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was Dutch explorer Williem Janszoon in 1606. Gold rushes and agricultural industries has brought prosperity. During 1901 Australian colonies became free to form Australia. Williem Janzoon

  15. Current Events • During 2013 Wildfires and Heat waves have occurred. • Sea Eagle snatches a video camera that was recording crocodiles in Northwest Australia. It captures footage of its 70 mile journey across the country’s remote landscape. Skyline of wildfire in Australia Sea eagle

  16. Photo Gallery Great Barrier Reef Sydney Opera House Australia Beaches Western Australia

  17. Photo Gallery Pt. 2 Rugby Kangaroo Kata National Park Australian City Australian landscape in the northern territory

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