Australia Flashcards
What is the capital, largest city, and average population of Australia as of 2016?
Capital: Canberra
Largest city: Sydney
Population: 24,000,000
Who is the current prime minister of Australia? Who were the previous six?
- Malcolm Turnbull (15.9.15 - present).
- Tony Abbott (18.9.13-15.9.15)
26*. Kevin Rudd (27.6.13-18.9.13) - Julia Gillard (24.6.10-27.6.13)
- Kevin Rudd (3.12.07-24.6.10)
- John Howard (11.3.96-3.12.07)
- Paul Keating (20.12.91-11.3.96)
- Bob Hawke (11.3.83-20.12.91)
What is the etymology of Australia?
The name Australia is derived from the Latin Terra Australis (“southern land”) a name used for putative lands in the southern hemisphere since ancient times.
What is Australia’s national anthem?
“Advance Australia Fair” is the national anthem of Australia. Created by the Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick, the song was first performed in 1878, and was sung in Australia as a patriotic song. It replaced “God Save the Queen” as the official national anthem in 1984, following a plebiscite to choose the national song in 1977.
What is the first verse of Australia’s national anthem?
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.
How many states and territories are there in Australia? What are their names and capitals?
There are six states: New South Wales (NSW) - Sydney Victoria (VIC) - Melbourne Queensland (QLD) - Brisbane Western Australia (WA) - Perth South Australia (SA) - Adelaide Tasmania (TAS) - Hobart
and two territories:
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - Canberra
Northern Territory (NT) - Darwin
What are the capitals for each state/territory in order of population size?
- Sydney (4,840,628)
- Melbourne (4,440,328)
- Brisbane (2,274,560)
- Perth (2,021,203)
- Adelaide (1,304,631)
- Canberra (381,488)
- Hobart (219,243)
- Darwin (140,386)
When was the first known landing in Australia by Europeans?
The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was by Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon. On 26 February 1606, he made landfall at the Pennefather River on the western shore of Cape York in Queensland, near the town of Weipa. This is the first recorded European landfall on the Australian continent.
When is Australia Day and what does it commemorate?
Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip.
Why is the 25th of April important to Australians?
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.” Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Who introduced Australian audiences to television on 16 September 1956?
Mainstream television was launched in Sydney, NSW with network TCN-9-Sydney. The new medium was introduced by Bruce Gyngell with the words ‘Good evening, and welcome to television’, and has since seen the transition to colour and digital television.
Which Australian comedian’s iconic famous character has the famous greeting “Hello, possums!”
Dame Edna Everage is a character created and performed by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, famous for her lilac-coloured or “wisteria hue” hair and cat eye glasses or “face furniture”, her favourite flower, the gladiolus (“gladdies”) and the aforementioned boisterous greeting: “Hello, Possums!”
Which catch phrase from 2000 became part of Australia’s vernacular and a way to express discontent?
Not happy, Jan!” was a line delivered by comedienne Deborah Kennedy in an advertisement by Yellow Pages, a business phone directory.
Which Australian “Princess of Pop” first achieved success in the soap opera Neighbours?
Kylie Ann Minogue, often known simply as Kylie, is an Australian-born singer, songwriter, and actress. She achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. Appearing in the series for two years, Minogue’s character married Scott Robinson (Jason Donovan) in an episode viewed by nearly 20 million people in the United Kingdom making it one of the most watched Australian TV episodes ever. Since then, Minogue has been a recording artist and has achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the entertainment industry.
