FUN FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIA!!!

•        As of 2012, Australia has an estimated population of over 22 million people.

·         Australia is the world's 6th largest country by area.

·         Due to its large size and isolation from the rest of the world, Australia is sometimes known as the ‘island continent’.

·         The largest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

·         A desert area known as the ‘outback’ covers much of the land.

·         The name ‘Australia’ comes from the Latin word ‘Australia’, meaning southern.

·         It is estimated the humans have lived in Australia for around 45000 years.

·         The indigenous people of Australia are Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

·         The highest mountain on mainland Australia is Mt Kosciuszko, standing 2228m (7310ft) above sea level.

·         The world's largest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is found off the north-eastern coast of Australia.

·         Australia has a range of different landscapes, including urban areas, mountain ranges, deserts and rain forests.

·         Australia is home to a variety of unique animals, including the koala, kangaroo, emu, kookaburra and platypus.

·         Although they usually keep to themselves, there are a range of dangerous snakes in Australia, such as the Brown Snake, Tiger Snake and Taipan.

·         Australia has over 750 different reptile species, more than any other country in the world.

·         Australia is a relatively wealthy country with a high life expectancy.

·         Australia hosted the 1956 (Melbourne) and 2000 (Sydney) Summer Olympics.