The first inhabitants of Australia were Aboriginal people who migrated 40,000 years ago. European settlement began in 1788 and immigration has been important to Australia's development since. During the 1850s gold rush, Aboriginal people were displaced from their tribal lands as new settlers arrived. Australia is comprised of 6 states: New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. It has a population of 22.8 million people and its capital is Canberra.

2.  The first inhabitants of Australia were the
Aborigines, who migrated 40,000 years ago
from Southeast Asia.
 Immigration has been a key to Australia's
development since European settlement in
1788.
 The discovery of gold changed Australia in
the 1850s .
 During the gold rush the Aborigines were
pushed off of their tribal lands as new
settlers took up mining.

3.  know for its liberal legislation.
 The first federal Parliament was opened at
Melbourne in May 1901 by the Duke of York.
 Six states that make up Australia are New
South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia,
South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.
 Australia had a boom in immigration after
World War II.
 Australia’s agriculture and manufacturing
developed in 1900 to 1914.

4.  Australia is the smallest continent of
the world, but the 6th largest country
in the world.
 Located between the Indian Ocean
and the South Pacific Ocean.
 Western Australia is made up of the
Wolds largest plateau.
 The Great Barrier Reef is
located on the North-
eastern Coast.

5.  population of 22.8 million people
 Government type is a constitutional
monarchy
 The Capital of Australia is Canberra
 Australia is the driest continent on Earth
 The largest city in Australia is Sydney
 Most people live along the Southeastern
coast

6.  Agriculture is very important to the
economy
 About six percent of population work in
tourism
 The biggest cause of death is heat
waves
 One third of Australia's land is deserts

7.  One of the seven
wonders of the world
 The largest reef in the
world
 Scuba diving is very
common when you
come here!

8.  Covers most of
Australia
 Often called the “red
centre”
 Tourism is increasing
 Animals here include
Kangaroo’s, camels,
and crocodiles.

9.  Most populous city in
Australia
 Many beautiful
beaches to visit
 You can visit the
Sydney Opera House

10.  The heart of Australia
 The biggest rock monolith in the world
 One of the most isolated places in
Australia

11.  About 150 miles of the
main land of Australia
 Has incredible wildlife
 Many great hiking areas
too
 Terrific views

12.  9,856 miles from Detroit to
Canberra, Australia
 Total price for flight is $1,852.40
 have to switch four planes on your way
to and from Canberra
 flying with Quanta's Airlines

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