australia Flashcards
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
True or False: Australia is both a country and a continent.
True
Which ocean lies to the east of Australia?
Pacific Ocean
Fill in the blank: The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of ______.
Queensland
What is the official currency of Australia?
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Which animal is a national symbol of Australia?
Kangaroo
What is the largest city in Australia by population?
Sydney
What is the name of the indigenous people of Australia?
Aboriginal Australians
Which Australian city is known for its Opera House?
Sydney
What is the longest river in Australia?
Murray River
True or False: Australia has six states and two territories.
True
What is the name of the desert located in central Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
Which Australian landmark is also known as Ayers Rock?
Uluru
What is the primary language spoken in Australia?
English
Fill in the blank: The Australian national anthem is called ______.
Advance Australia Fair
What year did Australia become a federation?
1901
Which Australian state is known for its wine production?
South Australia
What is the name of the famous Australian reef system?
Great Barrier Reef
True or False: The Australian flag features the Union Jack.
True
What is the primary industry in the Australian economy?
Services
Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Sydney
Fill in the blank: The Australian continent is home to the ______, one of the largest coral reefs in the world.
Great Barrier Reef
What is the term for the unique wildlife found in Australia?
Fauna
What is the name of the famous Australian marsupial known for its pouch?
Kangaroo
Which Australian city is known for its cultural events and festivals?
Melbourne
What is the name of Australia’s highest mountain?
Mount Kosciuszko
True or False: Australia is home to the world’s deadliest snakes.
True
What is the largest island in Australia?
Tasmania
Fill in the blank: The Australian government is a ______ system.
Parliamentary
What is the name of the famous Australian rock formation located in the Northern Territory?
Uluru
Which Australian city is known for its beaches and surfing culture?
Gold Coast
What is the primary export of Australia?
Minerals and resources
Which Australian state is known for its outback and red deserts?
Northern Territory
True or False: Australia has a tropical climate in most regions.
False
What is the name of the famous Australian bird known for its laugh-like call?
Kookaburra
Fill in the blank: The Australian continent is surrounded by the ______ Ocean.
Indian
What is the name of the Australian holiday celebrated on January 26?
Australia Day
Which city is the capital of the state of Victoria?
Melbourne
What is the primary purpose of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park?
Conservation
True or False: The Australian Constitution was enacted in 1901.
True
What is the name of the large marsupial that is native to Australia and can be found in urban areas?
Koala
Which Australian state is known for having the city of Brisbane?
Queensland
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main mountain range in Australia.
Great Dividing Range
What is the primary sport played in Australia?
Australian Rules Football
Which Australian city is known for its vibrant arts scene and street art?
Melbourne
What is the name of the famous Australian festival that celebrates music and arts?
Woodford Folk Festival
True or False: Australia has a population of over 25 million people.
True
What is the name of the Australian territory that is home to the capital city?
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous Australian landmark known for its unique architecture.
Sydney Opera House
What is the name of the Australian national football team?
Socceroos
Which Australian city is known for its wine regions, particularly the Barossa Valley?
Adelaide
What is the main language spoken in the Northern Territory?
English
True or False: Australia is the smallest continent in the world.
True
What is the capital city of the state of Western Australia?
Perth
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the longest fence in the world, located in Australia.
Dingo Fence
What is the name of the Australian island known for its wildlife and natural beauty?
Kangaroo Island
Which Australian city is famous for its Harbour Bridge?
Sydney
What is the main purpose of the Australian Bureau of Statistics?
Collecting and analyzing statistical data
True or False: Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
True
What is the name of the traditional Australian dish made from kangaroo meat?
Kangaroo steak
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a large marine mammal found in Australian waters, known for its intelligence.
Dolphin
What is the name of the Australian event that celebrates the arrival of the first fleet?
Australia Day
Which Australian state is known for its stunning beaches and surfing spots?
New South Wales
What is the name of the Australian national park that is home to the famous Three Sisters rock formation?
Blue Mountains National Park
True or False: The Australian flag has six stars representing the six states.
True
What is the name of the Australian city known for its multicultural festivals?
Sydney
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a popular tourist destination in Australia known for its natural hot springs.
Blue Lake
What is the name of the Australian city that is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef?
Cairns
Which Australian state is known for its rugged terrain and national parks?
Tasmania
True or False: Australia is home to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
True
What is the name of the famous Australian beach known for its surfing competitions?
Bondi Beach
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a unique Australian animal that can glide between trees.
Sugar glider
What is the name of the Australian state known for its mining industry?
Western Australia
Which Australian city is famous for its botanical gardens?
Melbourne