Australia and New Zealand Flashcards
(26 cards)
Worlds smallest continent
Australia
What rock is sacred to the local Aboriginal People in Australia
Uluru
what geographical feature is in the east coast of Australia
The Great Dividing Range
When did Aboriginal Australians first arrive
60,000 years ago
4,000 years ago, who settled in Australia
Torres Strait Islanders
What happened in 1788 in Australia
British convicts arrived and established a penal colony in Sydney
What happened in Australia aound the 1850’s that sparked population growth
A Gold Rush
When did Australia become an independent nation
1901
(T/F) Are Aboriginal Australias one of the worlds oldest continuous culture?
True
What is the capital of Australia
Canberra
In Australia what is the most populous and large city
Sydney
What is the cultural capital of Australia
Melbourne
In Australia, what city is know as the gateway to the gold coast and the Great Barrier Reef
Brisbane
What is the most isolated city in the world?
Perth
How many islands does New Zealand have
2 main islands and 700+ smaller ones
what is a well known feature of New Zealand
Fjords, glaciers and geothermal area
What animal is New Zealand known for
Kiwis
Around what time did the Maori people first arrive in New Zealand
1300 CE
who first spotted New Zealand in 1642
Abel Tasman, a dutch explorer
By whom was New Zealand claimed
James Cook
What are the official languages of NZ
English and Moari
What is the economy in NZ dominated by
Services; Agriculture, sheep farming, tourism
what is the capital of NZ
Wellington
In NZ which city is the largest and an economic powerhouse
Auckland
