Size: Australia is the smallest continent by land mass and the second smallest by population
Located: Southern Hemisphere Known for: Australia is known for being both a continent and a country. Population: Approximately 23 Million people. Most Populated City: Sydney Geography: Australia has beautiful beaches around the coast of Australia. However the centre of Australia is a hot sandy dessert causing most of its residence to live on the coast. |
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Animals in Australia
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Landmarks:
Sydney Opera House hold over three thousand events every year and is one of the busiest venues in the world.
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Uluru is located in the Northern Territory. It is the worlds largest monolith.
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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reefs. It is home to thousands of species. It is located off the coast of Queensland.
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Fun Facts:
- There are more sheep living in Australia than people.
- Australia is home to the world’s longest fence.
- Australia is home to 1500 species of spiders.
- Under the best conditions, one can view about 5780 stars from the Australian outback.