Australia Flashcards
Where does the word Australia originate from?
The latin word “Australis’, which means southern
Australia is a __________ continent
Small
Australia is also considered to be an ______________ country
Independent
This continent lies in the _________________ hemisphere
Southern
It is the _____________ largest COUNTRY in the world
6th
What is Australia also known as?
The “Island Continent”
Why is Australia known as the Island Continent
Bcuz it is large in size and isolated from the rest of the world
What are the 5 largest cities in Australia?
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Australia is home to many unique animals, such as?
Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus
Australia has the largest number of _____________ in the world
Deserts
Australia has several landscapes such as…….?
Mountain ranges and rain forests
Is Australia a federation?
Yes
Describe Australia’s democracy and monarchy
Parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy
Australia is properly defined as a___________________
Commonwealth