Australia
⭐ MasteredAustralia is both a country and a continent. It is famous for kangaroos, koalas, the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. Its capital is Canberra.
Most Australians live near the coast.
All about Australia
Australia is both a country and a continent. It is famous for its unique animals, such as kangaroos, koalas and platypuses, and for its huge red Outback.
The capital of Australia is Canberra, not Sydney or Melbourne. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, lies off the coast of Queensland. Australia is also home to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures that are thousands of years old.
Much of the land is dry and hot, and many of the animals found there live nowhere else.
Australia's largest cities are on the coast, where most people live. Many Australian animals are marsupials, which carry their young in a pouch. The country also has a rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, which is one of the oldest in the world.
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Real-life uses of Australia
- Teaching us about animals that live nowhere else on Earth
- Attracting visitors to beaches, reefs and national parks
- Exporting minerals, wheat and wool to other countries
Frequently asked questions about Australia
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
Are kangaroos found in other countries?
Kangaroos are native to Australia and New Guinea. Most kangaroo species live only in Australia.
Why does Australia have so many unusual animals?
It was separated from other continents for millions of years, so many species evolved in isolation.