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 South Wales than any other state. New South Wales is home to 65% of all residents of the nation.

6. Australia is home to some dangerous animals

People frequently conjure up images of venomous spiders and snakes when thinking of Australia.
The Inland Taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, as well as tarantulas, box jellyfish, and blue ringed octopuses are all found in Australia.

7. Tasmania is part of the continent of Australia

The size of Tasmania is comparable to that of the Republic of Ireland. Tasmania is a large island with 500,000 inhabitants and numerous national parks.

8. Due to climate change, Australia is suffering from many bush fires

In Australia, bushfires are a common and frequent occurrence, but as a result of climate change, they are occurring more frequently.

9. Australia was ‘discovered’ by European explorers in the 17th Century

In 1606, Australia was formally “discovered.” However, Europeans had never found before this date and it was only after 1606 that it started to appear on maps. Of course, the native people who lived there already knew it existed, so using the word discovered is an antiquated way to explain this.

10. Indigenous Australians have lived on the continent for over 65,000 years

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are those people. They now make up a relatively small portion of Australia’s population.