Australia Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
True or False: Australia is both a country and a continent.
True
What is the official language of Australia?
English
Fill in the blank: The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of ______.
Queensland
Which animal is a national symbol of Australia?
Kangaroo
What is the currency used in Australia?
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Which ocean is to the east of Australia?
Pacific Ocean
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney
True or False: Australia has a tropical climate in its northern regions.
True
What is the name of the indigenous people of Australia?
Aborigines
Fill in the blank: The Australian flag features the ______ and the Commonwealth Star.
Union Jack
What’s the population of Australia?
About 27 million
What is a famous performing arts venue in Sydney called?
Sydney Opera House
Where do more than 80% of Australians live?
Within 100 km of the coast
What is the interior of the continent called?
The Outback
True or False: the Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps
True
True or False: Australia is home to the world’s deadliest snakes.
True
Which desert is the largest in Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
Fill in the blank: The Australian outback is known for its ______ landscapes.
rugged
True or False: Most of Australian animals can be found also in other continents.
False
Who is the head of state in Australia?
The monarch of the United Kingdom (represented by the Governor-General)
What’s the Great Barrier Reef?
The largest eco-system on Earth
True or False: Australia has no native marsupials.
False
What are the main cities of Australia?
Canberra, the capital, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane and Alice Springs, in the Outback
