Australias Neighbouring Countries THE LOCATION OF EACH COUNTRY

Australia’s Neighbouring Countries THE LOCATION OF EACH COUNTRY AND THEIR DIVERSE CHARACTERISTICS

Australia and our neighbouring countries Australia is located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Neighbouring countries of Australia include: • Malaysia • Indonesia • New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • Philippines

Malaysia has a population of approximately 30, 884, 118 people. The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. There a total of 28 national parks in Malaysia’s national animal is the endangered Malayan tiger. Popular sports played in Malaysia include football, badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, sailing, horse riding and skateboarding.

Indonesia has a population of approximately 260, 581, 100 people. The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta. It is located along the Ring of Fire and has over 400 volcanoes within its borders, with approximately 90 still currently active. Indonesia’s landscape is full of large mountains, as well as thick tropical rainforests which lead to coastal plains.

New Zealand has a population of approximately 4, 566, 467 people. The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington. Due to its isolation, New Zealand has developed unique animal and plant life. The bird species of New Zealand are particularly diverse, including alpine parrots and ground dwelling Kiwis. Rugby is the most popular spectator sport in New Zealand but a variety of sports such as football (soccer), cricket, netball, golf and others are popular among participants.

Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 7, 812, 384 people. The capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea is the world's most diverse country when it comes to languages spoken, with more than 700 different languages identified. Many species of birds and mammals found on Papua New Guinea are similar to those found in Australia. Several species of marsupial mammals, such as kangaroos and possums, are found on both Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Philippines The Philippines have a population of approximately 102, 578, 512 people. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila. The Philippines is made up of 7, 107 islands. The Philippine islands are full of mountains. Earthquakes are common, and a number of active volcanoes cover the landscape. The climate in the Philippines is tropical. The country has an average yearly temperature of 26. 5°C.