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Australia

Discover interesting facts about Australia, from its capital city Canberra to its native people, wildlife, landmarks, and famous personalities like Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue. Learn about the country's largest non-salt lake, tallest waterfall, and more!

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Australia

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  1. Australia

  2. Which is the capital of Australia? • Canberra

  3. What are the hottest months in Australia? • January & February

  4. Which British captain discovered Australia for the British Empire? • CaptainCook

  5. What are Australia’s native people called? • Aborigines

  6. Christmas in Australia is in which season? •  Summer

  7. Which is Australia’s National Day? • 26th January

  8. What is the wild Australian dog called? • Dingo

  9. How many countries are larger than Australia? • Five (Australia is the sixth largest country: Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil)

  10. What animal is on the Western Australia flag? • Black swan

  11. In what city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit? • Melbourne

  12. What is the longest river in the Northern Territory? • Victoria

  13. What is the highest grossing Australian movie? • Crocodile Dundee

  14. CateBlanchett has received an Academy Award nomination for what movie? • Elizabeth

  15. In what state/territory is the Brisbane Ranges National Park? • Victoria

  16. What is the tallest waterfall in Australia? • Wallaman Falls

  17. What is Australia’s largest non-salt lake? • Lake Mackay

  18. What is South Australia’s largest island? • Kangaroo Island

  19. Australians hold the world record for which amazing feat? • A) Fastest Beer bottle opening • B) Largest Christmas Cracker • C) Most Sheep Sheared in 24 hours • D) Largest Chicken Dance • B - Largest Christmas Cracker

  20. What creature does Jana Pittman have tattooed on her body? • Bee

  21. What’s the name of the largest coral reef on earth? • GreatBarrierReef

  22. What is the traditional Aboriginal musical instrument called? • Didgeridoo

  23. What’s the name of the large island south of Australia? • Tasmania

  24. Kangaroos carry their babies in a pouch (pocket). Which other Australian animal does that? • Koala

  25. How fast can a kangaroo go? • 40 kmph

  26. What’s Australia’s biggest city called? • Sydney

  27. Which building can you find on many postcards of Sydney? • Sydney Opera House

  28. What is the colourful Australian bird called that looks like a kakadu? • Galah

  29. What’s the capital of the Australian state of Victoria? • Melbourne

  30. Which is the biggest state of Australia? • Western Australia

  31. Which Australian pop singer began her career as an actress in the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ • Kylie Minogue

  32. Which of these actors is Australian? •     Tom Cruise •    Arnold Schwarzenegger •   Robert Carlisle • Russell Crowe • Russell Crowe

  33. What do Koalas like to eat? • Eucalyptus leaves

  34. Which of these is a famous Australian actress? • Katherine Zeta Jones • FrankaPotente • Debbie Moore •  Nicole Kidman • Nicole Kidman

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