Australia and Its People Flashcards
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Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
Answer: Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean borders Australia's western coastline.
What is the capital city of Queensland?
Answer: Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland.
Which Aboriginal language group is associated with the Sydney region?
Answer: Eora
The Eora people are the Aboriginal inhabitants of the Sydney coastal region.
What is the estimated population of Australia?
Answer: Around 27 million
Australia's population is approximately 27 million people.
Which Australian state was the last to join the Federation in 1901?
Answer: Western Australia
Western Australia was the last colony to vote yes in the Federation referendum, joining in 1901.
What term describes the network of ancient paths and routes used by Aboriginal Australians?
Answer: Songlines
Songlines (also called Dreaming tracks) are routes across the land marked in song and story by Aboriginal Australians.
The Torres Strait Islands are located between Australia and which country?
Answer: Papua New Guinea
The Torres Strait Islands lie between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.