2.  The first inhabitants of Australia were the
Aborigines, who migrated 40,000 years ago
from Southeast Asia.
 Immigration has been a key to Australia's
development since European settlement in
1788.
 The discovery of gold changed Australia in
the 1850s .
 During the gold rush the Aborigines were
pushed off of their tribal lands as new
settlers took up mining.

3.  know for its liberal legislation.
 The first federal Parliament was opened at
Melbourne in May 1901 by the Duke of York.
 Six states that make up Australia are New
South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia,
South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.
 Australia had a boom in immigration after
World War II.
 Australia’s agriculture and manufacturing
developed in 1900 to 1914.

4.  Australia is the smallest continent of
the world, but the 6th largest country
in the world.
 Located between the Indian Ocean
and the South Pacific Ocean.
 Western Australia is made up of the
Wolds largest plateau.
 The Great Barrier Reef is
located on the North-
eastern Coast.

5.  population of 22.8 million people
 Government type is a constitutional
monarchy
 The Capital of Australia is Canberra
 Australia is the driest continent on Earth
 The largest city in Australia is Sydney
 Most people live along the Southeastern
coast

6.  Agriculture is very important to the
economy
 About six percent of population work in
tourism
 The biggest cause of death is heat
waves
 One third of Australia's land is deserts

7.  One of the seven
wonders of the world
 The largest reef in the
world
 Scuba diving is very
common when you
come here!

8.  Covers most of
Australia
 Often called the “red
centre”
 Tourism is increasing
 Animals here include
Kangaroo’s, camels,
and crocodiles.

9.  Most populous city in
Australia
 Many beautiful
beaches to visit
 You can visit the
Sydney Opera House

10.  The heart of Australia
 The biggest rock monolith in the world
 One of the most isolated places in
Australia

11.  About 150 miles of the
main land of Australia
 Has incredible wildlife
 Many great hiking areas
too
 Terrific views

12.  9,856 miles from Detroit to
Canberra, Australia
 Total price for flight is $1,852.40
 have to switch four planes on your way
to and from Canberra
 flying with Quanta's Airlines

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