Австралия. Географическое положение и политический строй

It is situated in the south-west of the Pacific ocean, occupying the continent of Australia and a great number of islands of which Tasmania is the most important. Australia is a continent-island washed by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.
2. The country consists of 6 (six) states and 2 (two) territories. 16 million people live in Australia. The capital is Canberra. The offical language is English.
3. Australia has a Parlament has two chambers, the house of Representatives and the Senate. The government of the country is headed by the Prime Minister.
4. Australia is not only far from the rest of the world, it also has a bad climate. The climate is better in the east and south-east, where most big cities have grown-up. But the northen coast has too much rain, and the westen coast is too dry.
5. The highest part of Australia, and almost all the mountains are near the coast. The whole central part of the country is dry; it never rains, there are no large rivers and no water there. So there is no very rich plant life in Australia, except in the east and south-east.
6. Australia is an important producer and exporter of primary products: wool, meat, sugar, fruit, black coal, iron, copper, lead, gold and so on.
7. Most of the factories are situated near big cities. There are 5 (five) big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. These cities are also the country's main ports.
8. Canberra was specially planned as a capital. It is a quiet city. All the goverment buildings are situated there. There no industrial plants in the city. About 300,000 people live in Canberra.
9. Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia. It was founded in 1788. Sydney is a big industrial centre. About 3 million people now live in the city.

discover the huge land that many people believed was south of the equator. He landed south of present day Sydney in New South Wales. He claimed this part of the land for the King of England.

In 1851 gold was discovered about 300 km west of Sydney. People rushed to the gold fields to find their fortunes. This attracted robbers cold bushrangers.

Indian Oceans. Australia is a continent, a country and an island all the same time. Australia is located in the southern hemisphere.

their animals.

society.
People from about 200 nations live there.

People

Government – was granted by George V in 1912. The arms consist of a shield containing the badges of the six states. The supporters are native Australian fauna – a kangaroo and an emu. A yellow-flowered native plant, wattle, also appears in the design.

The flag of Australia is the only one to fly over a whole continent. The small Union Jack represents the historical link with Britain, the large seven-pointed star represents the six States and Territories, and the small stars from the Southern Cross – a prominent feature of the southern hemisphere night sky.

best climates in Australia. Population of 1, 200, 000.

Canberra. Parliament.

Adelaide. Capital of South Australia. A pretty and industrial city. Population of about 1,100, 000.

national colours.

year-round vacation place.

for thousands and thousands of years before the first Europeans came to Australia.

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d) All of the above

a) Koala

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It is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent
in the world.

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Melbourne and in the year 2000 in Sydney.

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1) Canberra is the home of Australia’s government. 2) Sydney is the capital of Australia. 3) Sydney is the largest and the oldest city in Australia. 4) Canberra is a “cyclist’s paradise”. 5) Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th century.

by ________.
The discoverer of Australia claimed it for ___________.
The first settlers were ________________.
People rushed to Australia because _________.
Australia’s is located in __________ hemisphere.
The hottest month in Australia is ________.
About 70 per cent of the population live in the __________.
________ is the capital of Australia.
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in ___________.
If in London it’s 8 a.m., in Sydney it is _______.
People in Australia speak ________.
Australia became independent in _____.