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Evan Ratcliff2nd period
Australia
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Maps
Political Physical
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Australia’s flag has a meaning. The southern cross is a constellation of stars that can be seen from Australia’s states and territories. The seven pointed star represents each of Australia’s six states and one additional point represents Australia’s territories.
Flag of Australia
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23,308,493
Population
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They have a parliamentary democracy. They have three branches. The reason is so all three branches has equal power. They also have a three–tiered system (local, state, and federal).
Type of Government
Parliament of Victoria
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The Current Prime Minister is Tony Abbott, who is a liberal, and has been leading since June 9, 2013. The opposing leader: Bill Shorten has ruled since January 10,2013.
Political Leaders
Tony Abbott Bill Shorten
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1. Sydney2. Melbourne3. Brisbane
Major Cities
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
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1.Christianity2.Catholic3. Anglican
Religion
St Mary's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in Australia.
First Bible Christian Church in Australia. The Bible Christian Chapel
St Andrew's Anglican Church Vulture Street, South Brisbane
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Their economy is mixed. The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. They make their money out of Agriculture and Industry. Some of their resources are: Minerals, Coal, Zinc, Lead, and Alumina.
Economy
Australian Dollar
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Their main language is English.
Language
Australian civilians talking
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Australia has a public education system, and offered to everyone. All age groups are offered the opportunity to receive any level of education. The literacy rate for Australia is 99%. This includes males and females age 15 an older that can read and write.
Education
South Australia's public school
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They play Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Australian Football. They serve food from all around the world. Australian are down to earth, modest and humble people. They do not like to draw attention to their many success. Aussies prefer a very casual and relaxed lifestyle.
Culture
Shrimp from Australia
Australians playing soccer
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Experience their wine culture, go scuba diving, snorkeling, explore Sydney’s beaches, visit Sydney Harbour National Park, shop in Australian Holiday Stores.
What to do and Where to go
A beach located in Sydney
Sydney Harbor National Park
Wine field in Australia
Chevron Renaissance shopping center
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The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was Dutch explorer Williem Janszoon in 1606. Gold rushes and agricultural industries has brought prosperity. During 1901 Australian colonies became free to form Australia.
History
Williem Janzoon
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During 2013 Wildfires and Heat waves have occurred.
Sea Eagle snatches a video camera that was recording crocodiles in Northwest Australia. It captures footage of its 70 mile journey across the country’s remote landscape.
Current Events
Sea eagle
Skyline of wildfire in Australia
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Photo Gallery
Great Barrier Reef Sydney Opera
House
Australia Beaches Western Australia
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Photo Gallery Pt. 2
Rugby Kangaroo
Kata National Park
Australian City Australian landscape in the northern territory