Aussie Flashcards
(15 cards)
First fleet
26th January 1788
Gold discovered
1851 in NSW
Unite colonies
1901, has about 4 million people
Aussie population
22 million, over 200 languages
Territories
ACT
NT
Australia Day
26 January, anniversary of the first fleet from Britain in 1788
Anzac Day
25 April, Australia and NZ army corps
Three parts of the Flag
Union Jack - British settlement
Commonwealth star - 7 points for each state and territory
Southern Cross
6 stars. Total
Abo flag
- Top half is black and represents the aboriginal people
- bottom half is red and represent the earth and a spiritual connection
- Yellow represents the sun
Torre straight islander flag
Green blue and black
Commonwealth coat of arms
Represents national unity, shield represents the 6 states, kangaroo and emu support the the shield. Native animals. Commonwealth star above the shield
Golden waggle background as national flower
National flower
Golden wattle, green leaves and gold yellow flowers
National colours
Green and gold
National gemstone
Opal
Australian beliefs
Australia is a democracy
Believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality