Barry Humfrey Geraldton — Top 10 Facts about Australia
1. Australia is a continent and a country Tasmania, the Australian mainland, and other smaller nearby islands make up the continent of Australia. It is a nation as well! It is the only nation that spans an entire continent. 2. The Capital of Australia is Canberra Although cities like Sydney and Melbourne may be better known, the capital of Australia is Canberra. The biggest city in Australia is Brisbane. 3. Kangaroos only exist in Australia The only place in the world where kangaroos can be found in the wild is in Australia. Australia is home to more than 50 million kangaroos, and the population is increasing. 4. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the biggest reef system in the world The world’s largest system of coral reefs is found in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. More than 3,000 reefs and 900 islands make up the reef. More than 350 different species of coral and 1,500 different fish can be found on the Barrier Reef. 5. Australia is split into 8 states More people live in New