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Population of Australia

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26.6million

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Currency

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Australian dollar =50p

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Capital of Australia

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Canberra

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Most populated cities

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Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
Perth
Canberra
Darwin
Hobart

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States and Territories

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Western Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory

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Continent

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Oceania/Australasia

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Life expectancy

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83

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Adult literacy

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> 95%

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% of population under nourished

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<5%

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Gross National income (GNI)

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$54910

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Cell phones per 100 people

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110.6

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Where do we find most of Australia’s population

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Mostly found on edge/coastal areas

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Where is the least amount of people

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Found in the centre and the north

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Australia rainfall pattern

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Unevenly spread, least rainfall in centre and west.
Wetter on the coasts

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Facts about Great Barrier Reef

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One of 7 natural wonders of the world
2 million visitors a year
Worlds largest living structure/ it can be seen from space
Largest coral reef 2300 miles
1625 species of fish - 10% of worlds total

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Species of the Great Barrier Reef

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Clown fish
Cone snail
Green sea turtle - spend most of lives under water
Coral and anemones
Tiger shark - second in attacking humans
Dugong - worlds largest population

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What is coral bleaching?

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It is caused when sea temperatures rise
Warmer waters prevent the coral from getting energy
Regular bleaching causes the coral stress and it will eventually die
About 50% of the Great Barrier Reef has already died

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Threats to Australia’s oceans

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Warmer seas
Plastic and other waste
Invasive species

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Ways to protect the Great Barrier Reef

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Local:
When diving don’t touch
Use safe sunscreen
Safe boating reducing damage
Remove plastic

Global:
Use less energy
Educate
Pick up litter
Conserve water

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