The Australian flag features symbols of its British colonial history and geography. The Union Jack acknowledges ties to Great Britain, while the Southern Cross constellation and Commonwealth Star represent navigational landmarks and Australia's original states. Australia has diverse landscapes including Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Great Sandy Desert. The climate varies from over 50 degrees Celsius in summer to below freezing in winter. Natural resources include forests, marsupials, and water. As of 2009, Australia's population was over 21 million people.

1. AUSTRALIA By Logan

3. The Southern Cross is a major navigational constellation in the Southern Hemisphere

5. Borders Australia • North East of Australia is the Coral Sea • South West of Australia is the Indian Ocean •North of Australia is the Gulf of Carpentaria •North West of Australia is the Timor Sea •south great Australian bight

6. Australia

7. Landform 1 Ayes rock

8. Landform 2 Great barrier reef

9. Landform 3 Great sandy desert

10. Climate The highest temperature is above 50°C The lowest temperature is 0°C. Australia is relatively area with 80% of the land. Having a rain fall

11. Natural Resources The forest plant species Marsupials Water

12. Population 21,262,241 (July2009 est.)

13. Interesting Fact http://www.national-anthems.net/files/5550428e5844245206fb996f029e8809_20091028_australiaX.mp3 Australia is a country and continent

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