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Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, and located south of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What are the most popular pets in Australia?
I reckon dogs and cats and I am from "Ozzie" Aquarium fish and budgies. In fact probably similar to other western...
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Why were rabbits introduced into Australia and from where did they come?
Rabbits were brought to Australia on the First Fleet but, for whatever reason, they did not breed prolifically or cause any...
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How is the Great Barrier Reef going to be helped in the future?
It most likely won't be helped, but it will be destroyed by a special type of starfish if we can't kill them first. Do a...
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What is Sydney Harbour Bridge made of?
Materials used to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge include: About 6,000,000 steel rivets. 2,800 tonnes steelwork, including...
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What is Australian censorship?
Censorship in Australia is the banning of any expression believed to 'threaten' the political, social or moral order in our...
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What is the price of a loaf of bread in Australia?
In Sydney Australia during 2009 a loaf of bread costs between $1.00-$4.50 ---- It all depends on the type of bread. Woolworths...
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Who was Steve Irwin?
Steve Irwin was a father of two kids Bindi (who was named after his favorite crocodile) and her middle name Sue (after Steve's...
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What is the current population of Australia?
On 1 October 2009, Australia's population reached 22 million. See the related link for the news story on this important milestone...
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What mountains and mountain ranges are in Australia?
Whilst Australia is generally a flat country, it does have numerous mountain ranges, but they do not compare in height to the...
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How do the seasons of Australia compare to the seasons of countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
The seasons are reversed. When it is spring or summer in the northern hemisphere, it is the autumn (fall) or the winter in...
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Is the Great Barrier Reef shrinking?
The Great Barrier Reef is shrinking, but it is unknown by how much. Climate scientists who subscribe to the theory of...
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What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra, which is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Canberra became the capital of...
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If all Australia sank in the ocean what would become the world's largest island?
There would be no new largest island. Australia is a continent, and not an island. It is sometimes referred to as an "island...
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What is the different between Australia's climate and France's climate?
The seasons are reversed - when it is summer in France, it is winter in Australia; and when it is winter in France, it is summer...
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Where do bilbies live?
Bilbies (small marsupials sometimes known as rabbit-eared bandicoots) are critically endangered, and can only be found in...
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What is the life span of the Great Barrier Reef?
That depends upon how quickly mankind destroys it. If it is maintained and protected it could last indefinitely.
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What are the main landforms of Australia?
The main landforms of Australia include: Rock formations such as Uluru / Ayers Rock, Kata-tjuta and the Devil's Marbles Wave...
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Is Gibson Desert a national park or a World Heritage-Listed desert?
The Gibson Desert Nature Reserve is heritage listed.
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What did Dirk Hartog leave behind at Hartog bay A.K.A Shark bay and why?
A pewter dish that he nailed to a tree in the jungle the mighty jungle eggy's mum sleeps tonight
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What does the Australian slang term dag mean?
According to the Urban Dictionary: A dag is technically the matted wool on a sheep's tail, but in typical useage throughout...
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Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the northeast coast of Australia. It is located in the Coral Sea and goes for a length of...
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Was Steve Irwin vegetarian?
No he was not a vegetarian. In an interview with Scientific America he was asked, "Have you ever considered becoming a...
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What is a boomerang?
A boomerang is a tool developed by the Aboriginal tribes native to Australia. It was used for hunting. most boomerangs were...
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What is the weather like in Perth Australia on Christmas?
Hot and dry, it's mid summer. During the summer months Perth will usually see temperatures of mid 30 degrees celcius (as it's...
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What are some interesting facts about the Simpson Desert?
The Simpson Desert is one of several deserts in Australia, and covers about 180,000 square kilometres in central Australia,...
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Why did England decide to colonise Australia?
Following a disagreement with North America (and the American War of Independence), where the English had sent surplus prisoners...
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What is Australia's climate?
There is a great deal of variety within Australia's climate. Most of the continent lies within the temperate zone, but northern...
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Where are some of the rainforests in Australia?
Australia has numerous rainforests. There are huge tracts of rainforest all along the eastern coast of Australia, following the...
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What is the Harbour Bridge used for?
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is used to connect the Sydney CBD with the North Shore of Sydney. The Auckland Harbour Bridge is used...
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What are some cities in Australia?
Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth Hobart Canberra Darwin Parramatta Liverpool Katoomba Lithgow Newcastle Cairns Townsville ...
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Is Australia an island or continent or both?
Geographically, Australia is a continent, not an island. As a landform, it could be considered an island as it is entirely...
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What is the average temperature and rainfall in Nurioopta South Australia?
The annual average minimum is 8.7 degrees CelsiusThe annual average maximum is 20.9 degrees CelsiusThe average daytime...
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What are the natural resources of Australia?
Gold, Coal, Diamonds, Iron, Ore, Natural Gases, Nickel, Patrolium, Uranium and more.
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What is found in Lake Eyre?
After the northern wet season, Lake Eyre is home to a huge variety of wildlife, as it lies at the centre of a huge network of...
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What ocean is due west of Australia?
The Indian Ocean Indian Ocean
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What is the name of the large gulf on the northern coast of Australia?
The name of the largest gulf on the northern coast of Australia is the Gulf of Carpentaria. It lies between the eastern coast of...
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What island is located directly south of Australia?
Tasmania is the island south of the Australian mainland, but it is still part of the nation of Australia, being one of the six...
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What is the postcode for Sydney in Australia?
The city of Sydney has two postcodes - 2000 for street addresses and 2001 for GPO Box addresses. Sydney has hundreds of suburbs...
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What is the currency of Australia?
Australia's currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD). There are 100 cents in the Australian Dollar. The symbol for the Australian...
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Where did vietnamese people settle in Australia?
Mainly in Sydney and Melbourne, but there are also smaller populations in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and elsewhere.
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What is the longest chain of coral in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Austalia in the Coral Sea streches for 1,616 miles and is composed of roughly 3000 reefs...
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Is there a fine for littering in the East Texas area?
Littering in Texas can get you a $500 fine, it is a Class C Misdemeanor (If what was littered was less than 5 pounds). Littering...
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What is found in the Great Artesian Basin and what is it used for?
Artesian water is found in the basin. Although it is too salty for humans to drink, animals and livestock can drink it. It can...
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How do you make a phone call from a US phone to an Australian cell phone?
from the us one would dial 01161 then the number you want. it is as simple as that Just remember to drop the first digit in the...
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What country is closest to Australia?
Papua New Guinea is the closest country to Australia. Australia's northern tip, Cape York, is about 150km from Papua New...
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In what year was Queensland formed from New South Wales?
The settlement of Moreton Bay was separated from New South Wales and established as a new Colony named Queensland (for Queen...
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What is a barrier reef?
A barrier reef is a reef which lies parallel to, or near, a coastline, but separated from the coastline by a region of water too...
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How far is Sri Lanka from Australia?
200,000,000
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What did Steve Irwin do?
Steve Irwin was Australia's "Crocodile Hunter". His parents developed and ran the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, and Steve...
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How long does it take to fly from east coast to west coast?
american airlines website has it for about 5.5 hours.
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What is the Murray River?
It is a river in southeast Australia, that forms part of the border between New South Wales and Victoria, and continues through...
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What continent is closer to the South Pole Africa or Australia?
Australia is closer.
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Why is Australia hot in December and cold in June?
The seasons are reversed south of the equator so Summer is in December and Winter is in July. However, many regions in Australia...
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What was the cause of the devastating bushfires in Victoria Australia?
Arsonists were mainly to blame. Each place where someone's life was lost was treated as a crime scene, because the authorities...
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What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
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Is Ayers Rock a landmark of Australia?
Ayers rock changes colors. IT is tall. YOu should visit it.
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When was Darwin founded?
Darwin was founded in 1869
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What makes a good Australian?
No different than American or Canadian. They love their country, will fight for it; work hard to have a future, pay their taxes,...
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What is a wattle?
Something that was constructed with poles intertwined with twigs, or branches. The framelike structure was used for roofs, walls...
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What is the desert to the northern part of west Australia?
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Do Australians have a Christmas tree?
Most Australians do have a Christmas tree in their home during the festive season. Pine trees from Christmas tree farms are sold...
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How has Ayers Rock changed over time?
I suspect there has been some erosion.
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How many species of Australian birds are there?
There are approximately 760 species of Australian birds(the numbers are a bit flexible due to migratory species,and the changing...
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Who is a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Specialist in Sydney Australia?
Rheumatologists are the type of specialists that treat lupus. The American College of Rheumatology offers an exhaustive data base...
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What are the issues about the Murray River?
Salinity, low water flows, equitable allocations for licences, and the plan by the SA government to allow seawater into the lower...
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What kind of stingray killed Steve Irwin?
He was killed by a bull ray.
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How did the Australian gold rush shape Australian history?
One of the ways it shaped Australian history was through immigration. Enormous numbers of immigrants, especially Chinese, brought...
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Which ocean borders Australias western coastline?
The Indian Ocean. The part that hits the northern part of WA is also known as the Timor Sea The Indian Ocean.
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How could Australia be a continent and a country at the same time?
The major land masses of the Earth are referred to as the continents, Geologically there are six large distinct land masses...
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What island group found northeast of Australia has Honiara as the capital?
The SOLOMON ISLANDS
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Into which lake in South Australia does the Murray River flow?
The Murray River flows into Lake Alexandrina in South Australia, near the Coorong.
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What is the name of the sea that is between New Zealand and Australia?
The name of the sea that lies between New Zealand and Australia is the Tasman Sea. It is considered to be in the southwestern...
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What are all of the deserts in Australia?
Some of the larger deserts are the Great Victoria Desert, the Gibson Desert, the Tanami Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, the...
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How far from Australia is Papua New Guinea?
The northern tip of Australia, Cape York, is about 150km away from Papua New Guinea.
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How many times would the area of Japan fit into Australia?
Assuming you straigten the edges, 20.34 times
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Why is Andma Legal considered a 'global' law firm from 'Melbourne City' when they don't have a website?
Andma Legal does have a website. Visit www.andma.com.au
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What did the old commonwealth bank logo look like?
The old logo for the Commonwealth Bank was the map of Australia enclosed in a black circle with three [3] radiating bands to the...
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Is Australia the lucky country?
Yes and no. Australia is lucky to be in the economic, social, and political state it is in now. This luck stems from little more...
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How did Steve Irwin the 'Crocodile Hunter' die?
While filming underwater in the Great Barrier Reef, he was killed by a stingray whose tail (containing a sharp bone with toxins)...
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Where have some tsunamis happen in the past year?
a tsunami happened in hawaii in the summer and thats all i know
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What percentage of people smoke in Australia?
23 percent of adults in Australia smoke.
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Where is the Simpson Desert?
Australia, in the south-eastern Northern Territory, western Queensland, and far north-eastern South Australia. The South...
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What is the floral emblem of Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island, an offshore external territory of Australia, does not have its own floral emblem. However, the Norfolk Pine is an...
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What do Australians do for Christmas?
Have a barbeque and a cold beer. Not all Australians like beer, surprising as it may seem. Many Australians still enjoy the...
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How differently do Australians celebrate Christmas from Americans since Christmas is in Australian summer?
No different than we do in regions where it is cold and possibly snowy! They still have gift exchanges, go to church if...
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What continent is bahamas in?
It is not on or in a continent is is part of a chain of islands called the West Indies in the Caribbean We are actually in no...
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Where are the stopovers when you fly from Illinois to Melbourne Australia?
Leaving Illinois from Chicago airport, you stop at Los Angeles only when you fly the Australian airline Qantas
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Wnhy is the murray darling river drying up?
Well; personally,I believe there are several reasons why the Murray-Darling complex is drying up. The Darling-Murray complex is...
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How have microwave ovens helped Australians?
Microwaves have helped Australians the same way they have all others who use them. Use the link to another question here in the...
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What is the name of the song bird in Australia which feeds on honey?
You probably mean honeyeaters but they feed on nectar rather than honey. (kookaburras are kingfishers - they are predators)
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In Australia where does wool come from?
The sheep and wool industry's Sheep /Wheat Zone stretches from inland Queensland south of around Longreach, through into the...
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To what is Australia comparable in size?
Australia is comparable in size to the continental United States.
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What is the name given to the half of the Earth that includes Eurasia Australia most of Africa Europe and Antarctica and their waters?
The Eastern Hemisphere. East part of hemisphere Room 25
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What is the fauna emblem of Western Australia?
The mammal emblem is the numbat, and the bird emblem is the Black Swan.
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What is the annual rainfall for Paskeville South Australia?
The Bureau of Meteorology statistics for Paskeville from 1887 to the present (2007) indicate an average of 390.6 mm per year.
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What is the name of a large Australian harmless snake?
The Amethyst Python is non-venomous, and grows to 700cm in length. The longest snake ever measured in Australia was a specimen of...
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Are there dropbears in Australia?
No. Dropbears are completely mythical. They began to appear on the Australian scene, particularly in camping and scouting...
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What are some important Australian rivers?
The Murray - Darling system is the major river system in Australia and is the most well-known, but it is not a single river. The...
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Who won Masterchef Australia?
Julie Goodwin won Masterchef Australia.
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What is the floral emblem of Australia?
The floral emblem of Australia is the Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha).
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