Australia

Presented By Anastasiia Nyzyk

OFFICIAL NAME: Australia
FORM OF GOVERNMENT:
constitutional monarchy
CAPITAL: Canberra
MAJOR RELIGION: Christianity,
predominantly Protestant
POPULATION: 26,496,610
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English
MONEY: Australian dollar
AREA: 7,617,930 km²
Australia has two flags The Australian National Flag and The Aboriginal Flag.
Australia's first "Federal' flag was chosen from a national flag competition held in
1901.
This is the most recognized and commonly used flag in Australia. It features a dark
blue field with the Union Jack in the canton (upper left corner) and a large seven-
pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star below it.
The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Harold Thomas, in 1971. The flag was designed
to be an eye-catching rallying symbol for the Aboriginal people and a symbol of
their race and identity. The black represents the Aboriginal people, the red the
earth and their spiritual relationship to the land, and the yellow the sun, the giver of
life.
Australian coat of arms?

The Australian coat of arms the shield

is held up by the native Australian
animals the kangaroo and the emu,
which were chosen to symbolise a
nation moving forward, based on the
fact that neither animal can move
backwards easily. A seven-point gold
Commonwealth Star sits above the
shield.
Canberra is Australia's capital city and
largest in land city (population 311,000).
It is located at the northern end of the
Australian Capital Territory. Canberra is
the 7th most populous city in the
country, though it is smaller than any of
the state capitals except Hobart.
Canberra has many national monuments
and institutions such as Government
House (the official residence of the
Governor-General), Parliament House.
The Great Barrier Reef — the largest group of coral reefs in the world. It extends along
the northeast coast of Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is not a continuous barrier but a
scattering of thousands of individual reefs. The reef has been placed on the World
Heritage List compiled by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) because of its unique size and its many different plants and fish.
Uluru (Ayers Rock): is the largest monolith in the world. It is considered one of
the great wonders of the world. It is located in the Kata Tjuta National Park,
which is owned and run by the local Aboriginals.
The Australian Ukrainian community was formed
after the arrival of post World War 2 refugees
from Europe.
The most notable of these was Mikolo Miklouho-
Maclay, a Ukrainian explorer and naturalist who
first visited Australia in 1878, and was responsible
for the building of a biological field station . He is
known for his efforts in defending the rights of
indigenous people to their land against the spread
of colonialism.
Australian Strine

Australian English is more often called Strine, itself a Strine word from the shortening of
'Australian'. Many argue that it is not by any means a true language, but how much ti is
dialect and how much is slang is very arguable.
What religions exist in Australia?

Most Australians have professed to be Christian, principally Anglicans from England and
Roman Catholic from Ireland, but simple materialism has become more influential than
Christianity. The Roman Catholic total population exceeded the Anglican for the first
time in the later 1980s. The proportions registering as Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and
Buddhists increased quite sharply after the mid-1960s, but so did the totals of those
indicating "no religion" or not replying to the appropriate question on census forms.
Popular kinds of sport in Australia

Australian Rules Football (AFL): Often simply called "footy," Australian Rules Football is
one of the most popular sports in the country, particularly in the southern states of
Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. The AFL's grand final, held in
Melbourne, is one of the most-watched sporting events in Australia.
Cricket is a beloved sport in Australia and has a rich history. The country has a
strong international cricket team, known as the Australian national cricket team
(or simply the "Baggy Greens").
"Waltzing Matilda"

Probably the quintessential Australian song

is 'Waltzing Matilda, absolutely guaranteed
to bring a tear to the eye of any expat
Aussie. 'Waltzing Matilda' is Australia's best
known and much loved national song. It is
recognised by every Australian, and has
attained international status as the nation's
unofficial national anthem." It is about theft
and rebellion.
What are the major public holidays in Australia?

Australia Day is celebrated as a national public holiday in Australia on January 26

of each year.

Christmas . Many people celebrate Christmas on the 25 December by going on a

picnic or having a barbeque the beach.

Australia commemorates ANZAC Day by a public holiday on the 25th of April

every year It honours the bravery and sacrifice of the members of the Australian
and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and of all whom served their country in
time of war.
Australian dishes

The most well-known Australian food is

Vegemite, a savoury, strong-tasting spread
made from yeast extract.

In Australia a "barbie" is the local name for a

barbeque. This is something of a tradition
and many Australians will cook meat steaks,
chops or snaggers (sausages) as often as
possible.
A pie floater is a meal served at pie carts in
Adelaide and elsewhere in South Australia.
It consists of a traditional Australian meat
pie sitting inverted in a plate of thick green
pea soup, covered with tomato sauce
(ketchup).

Lamingtons are a type of sponge cake

squares, coated in a layer of chocolate icing
or strawberry jam, then desiccated coconut.
How is health care provided for in Australia?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is an unusual medical service that
originated in Australia. Through the service, people living in outback regions
receive medical treatment and services. In 1955, the formal name became the Royal
Flying Doctor Service of Australia.
Animals in Australia

Kangaroos: Kangaroos are perhaps the most iconic

Australian marsupials. They are known for their powerful
hind legs and distinctive hopping locomotion.
Koalas: Koalas are marsupial herbivores known for their
tree-dwelling habits and eucalyptus leaf diet.
Platypus: The platypus is a remarkable monotreme, a
type of egg-laying mammal. It has a duck-bill, webbed
feet, and lays eggs, making it unique among mammals.
Emu: Emus are flightless birds native to Australia and are
known for their speed and large size.