Evan Ratcliff2nd period

Australia

Maps

Political Physical

Australia’s flag has a meaning. The southern cross is a constellation of stars that can be seen from Australia’s states and territories. The seven pointed star represents each of Australia’s six states and one additional point represents Australia’s territories.

Flag of Australia

23,308,493

Population

They have a parliamentary democracy. They have three branches. The reason is so all three branches has equal power. They also have a three–tiered system (local, state, and federal).

Type of Government

Parliament of Victoria

The Current Prime Minister is Tony Abbott, who is a liberal, and has been leading since June 9, 2013. The opposing leader: Bill Shorten has ruled since January 10,2013.

Political Leaders

Tony Abbott Bill Shorten

1. Sydney2. Melbourne3. Brisbane

Major Cities

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

1.Christianity2.Catholic3. Anglican

Religion

St Mary's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in Australia.

First Bible Christian Church in Australia. The Bible Christian Chapel

St Andrew's Anglican Church Vulture Street, South Brisbane

Their economy is mixed. The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. They make their money out of Agriculture and Industry. Some of their resources are: Minerals, Coal, Zinc, Lead, and Alumina.

Economy

Australian Dollar

Their main language is English.

Language

Australian civilians talking

Australia has a public education system, and offered to everyone. All age groups are offered the opportunity to receive any level of education. The literacy rate for Australia is 99%. This includes males and females age 15 an older that can read and write.

Education

South Australia's public school

They play Cricket, Football (Soccer), Rugby, and Australian Football. They serve food from all around the world. Australian are down to earth, modest and humble people. They do not like to draw attention to their many success. Aussies prefer a very casual and relaxed lifestyle.

Culture

Shrimp from Australia

Australians playing soccer

Experience their wine culture, go scuba diving, snorkeling, explore Sydney’s beaches, visit Sydney Harbour National Park, shop in Australian Holiday Stores.

What to do and Where to go

A beach located in Sydney

Sydney Harbor National Park

Wine field in Australia Chevron Renaissance

shopping center

The first known landing in Australia by Europeans was Dutch explorer Williem Janszoon in 1606. Gold rushes and agricultural industries has brought prosperity. During 1901 Australian colonies became free to form Australia.

History

Williem Janzoon

During 2013 Wildfires and Heat waves have occurred.

Sea Eagle snatches a video camera that was recording crocodiles in Northwest Australia. It captures footage of its 70 mile journey across the country’s remote landscape.

Current Events

Sea eagle

Skyline of wildfire in Australia

Photo Gallery

Great Barrier Reef Sydney Opera House

Australia Beaches Western Australia

Photo Gallery Pt. 2

Rugby KangarooKata National Park

Australian City Australian landscape in the northern territory