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AUSTRALIAN SCAVENGER HUNT. BY : ADELLA LISTYA HANY P School : JHS 1 KARANGMOJO. Map Of Australia. How many islands does Australia have?. Answer: Australia has a total of 8222 islands among its states and territories. The figures for each state and territory are below .
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AUSTRALIAN SCAVENGER HUNT BY : ADELLA LISTYA HANY P School : JHS 1 KARANGMOJO
How many islands does Australia have? • Answer: • Australia has a total of 8222 islands among its states and territories. The figures for each state and territory are below. • Western Australia: 3747 islands • Queensland: 1955 • Tasmania: 1000 • Northern Territory: 887 • South Australia: 346 • Victoria: 184 • New South Wales: 102 • Jervis Bay Territory: 1 • This figure does not take into account the external (offshore) territories of Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Heard and McDonald Islands, Ashmore Cartier Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory and the Coral Sea Islands Territory.
What are the main islands of Australia? • Answer: • Tasmania is Australia's largest island. It is located south of the southeast quadrant of the mainland, and is one of the states of Australia. The mainland area of Tasmania is 64 519 sq km. • The next largest islands in order of size are: • Melville Island - 5,786 km² • Kangaroo Island - 4,416 km² • Groote Eylandt - 2,285 km² • Bathurst Island - 1,693 km² • Fraser Island - 1,653 km² • Flinders Island - 1,359 km² • King Island - 1,091 km² • Mornington Island - 1,002 km² • Australia has, in fact, 8222 islands attached to its states and territories. In addition, there are seven external (offshore) territories / dependencies.
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Australian flag represent the following: • Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice • White - peace and honesty • Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour