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- Which hemisphere is Australia in ? .

- So, when its winter in Europe, its in Australia.

1. Complete the map of Australia. http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/about-australia/why-is-au-great/

- Australia is composed of states and . territories.

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- What is the nickname of Australia ? Why ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Australia#Other_epithets_and_nicknames

2. Colour the Australian flag. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Australia/Flagprintout.shtml

- Why is there the British flag on the upper left corner ? ..

- What do the 5 stars represent ? Why ?

- What does the Commonwealth star symbolize ? .

3. What is the currency in Australia ? http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/australia/currency-converter/

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20 USD is in Australia. http://www.xe.com/

4. Government in Australia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia#Government_and_politics

- Who is the Head of State of Australia ? .

- Who represents her when she is not here ? ..

- Who runs the country ? Who is the Head of the Government ? ..

5. The Aborigines

- Who are they ?

- Look at the Aboriginal flag : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aboriginal_Flag

The black represents ..

The red represents .

The yellow represents

Whats a didgeridoo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC9w4KWEgJE

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http://www.bumerang-sport.de/story/history.htm

- What was a boomerang used for ?

6. Ayers rock. http://www.crystalinks.com/ayersrock.html

- Whats the Aboriginal name of it ?

- Why is it so important for the Aborigines ?

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- How high, how old and how long is it ?

7. Geography and tourism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outback

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outback#Wildlife

- What is the Outback ? .

- What wildlife can we find in the Outback?

What are 5 famous landmarks or sights you can see in Sydney?

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-g255060-Activities-c47-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html

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- Whats the most famous tourist destination near Cairns ?
- http://www.greatbarrierreef.org/
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8. The animals.

- Write the names of these Australian animals. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/books/animals/australian/

Dingo Emu -

Duck-billed
platypus

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/Dingocoloring.shtml Echidna Koala -

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- What are dingoes ? .
Kangaroo
- Where do they live ? .
Kookaburra
- What do they eat ?
Sugar glider
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/Australia.shtml
Wombat -
- Choose an animal and write a few lines about it.

9. Sport.
http://www.topendsports.com/world/lists/popular-sport/countries/australia.htm
Sport is very popular in Australia. Name the top 5 most popular ?

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