Discovery of Australia Captain James Cook sailed on

Discovery of Australia Captain James Cook sailed on the voyage where he discovered Australia.

Flag of Australia The Australian National Flag is Australia’s foremost national symbol. It was first flown in 1901 and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride.

Flag of Australia The Australian National Flag has three elements on a blue background: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. The Union Jack in the upper left corner (or canton) acknowledges the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth or Federation star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia. The star is also featured on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms

National symbols of Australia The Australian coat of arms features a kangaroo and an emu, supporting a shield showing the symbol of each State.

Physical geography There are no significant mountain ranges. The largest part of Australia is desert or semi -arid – 40% (sand dunes) South-east and south-west corners have a temperate climate. The northern part has a tropical climate.

Human Geography Population: 20 million Major language: 7 700 000 sq km Major religion: Christianity, predominantly Protestant Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 82 years (women)

Capital of Australia Canberra is Australia’s capital city and largest inland city (population 311. 000). It is located at the northern end of Australian Capital Territory. Canberra is the 7 th most populous city in the country.

System of Government Australia is both a representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as Australia's head of state. The Australian Parliament external site consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor. General), the Senate and the House of Representatives

Customs and Traditions The quintessential Australian song is“Waltzing Matilda” Oh there once was a swagman camped in a billabong Under the shade of the coolibah tree And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me? Chorus: Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda my darling? Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me? Waltzing Matilda and leading a water bag Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me? . . .

Customs and Traditions Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip.

Australian food Vegemite is the most known Australian food a dark brown Australian food paste made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives

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