Australia: History and Geography
Australia
History & Geography
Rakke Gymnasium
X class
Katre Pohlak, Alari Uudla
April 2011
Key Facts
Australia is the sixth largest country in the
world.
Australia is an island, surrounded by
water.
It is located on the smallest continent in the
world.
Key Facts
Population: 17.5 million
Geographic size: 2.97 million square miles
Capital: Canberra
Major cities and population: Brisbane,
Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Geographic Landmarks
Australia has a very dramatic landscape.
Australia is famous for its "outback," the remote
lands of the interior.
The desert outback covers most of the interior.
It is too hot, dry and barren to support many
people.
Geographic Landmarks
Australia also has some
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