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Australia-an earthly paradise

Australia-an earthly paradise. A short cross-cultural introduction. Presenter: Yuki Ando, Marina Fukaya, Eriko Miyashita Date: January 15, 2009. Geography. Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

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Australia-an earthly paradise

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  1. Australia-an earthly paradise A short cross-cultural introduction Presenter: Yuki Ando, Marina Fukaya, Eriko Miyashita Date: January 15, 2009

  2. Geography • Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean • 6 states and 2 territories*; Australian Capital Territory*, New South Wales, Northern Territory*, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia • CapitalCanberra • Popular Cities :Sydney, Alice Spring, Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne. • Language: English and 50 Aboriginal languages.

  3. People • Population: 20million people and 2.3% Aborigines. • 75% of Australian live in coast. • Call first name (even it is first meeting) • 64% are Christian. • 70% of over 15 years old Australian play sport at least once a week.

  4. Cross-Cultural Facts • G’day • Marriage for Aborigines • Kangaroo • Animal symbol

  5. Quiz • What is the meaning of Kangaroo in Aboriginal language? • Do people speak only English in Australia? • Where is the capital of Australia? • True or False: Smoking and drinking allow over 20 years old? • True or False: Is there white Kangaroos in Australia? I don’t know No! Canberra False! True!

  6. Recommended Website

  7. Sources • CIA The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html#People • Google image：http://images.google.co.jp/imghp?hl=ja&tab=wi • Australia Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade： http://www.dfat.gov.au/dept/index.html

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