Australia

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I used this as an introduction to Australia for my first graders.

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Australia is a continent with only one country. It is 15,768 miles from Detroit, Michigan to Sydney, Australia.

Australia is the only continent with a permanent population that is entirely located below the equator. That

is why it is called “down –under”.

This is the flag of Australia.

Kangaroos and koalas are marsupials. Marsupials are mammals that have a pouch.

Kookaburras live in Australia.

Dingoes live in Australia.

Many snakes live in Australia.

Stingrays also live in the oceans around Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef is in Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef is home to many sea-animals.

Uluru is in Australia. Uluru is the world’s largest single piece of stone.

The Sydney Opera House in a famous landmark in Australia.

Surfing is a popular sport in Australia.

Beef jerky is a popular snack in Australia.

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