Countries

Question 0

Australia Facts

Answer 0

Capital: Canberra
Main exports: ores and metals; wool, food and live animals; fuels, machinery and equipment. Tourism
GNI: 49,790 (13th largest economy)

Question 1

Australia Overview

Answer 1

6th largest country by landmass
Majority of population on east coast
Mid-19th century discovery of gold
‘White Australia’ immigration policy after WWII

Question 2

Australian Leaders

Answer 2

Queen Elizabeth II (England)
PM Tony Abbott
Federal Parliamentary Democracy

Question 3

Australian Timeline

Answer 3

1850s- Gold is found at several locations leading to gold rush. Population increases 3-fold in 10 years to pass the million mark. Influx of Chinese leads to restrictions
1856- secret ballot
1901- unified Commonwealth
1915- WWII casualties in Gallipoli campaign in Turkey
1956- Olympic Games in Melbourne
1986- free at last