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Unit 1 Sydney - Part 1 of 2 | metropolis & seaport

Unit 2 Sydney - Part 2 of 2 | Australia‘s geography
Unit 3 Brisbane | Gold Coast | Australia‘s population
Unit 4 Great Barrier Reef | Fraser Island | koalas
Unit 5 Outback | Uluru | Aborigines
Unit 6 Canberra | Australia‘s history | Tasmania
Unit 7 Adelaide | Great Ocean Road | Australia‘s climate
Unit 8 Western Australia | Perth | animals & plants
Unit 9 Melbourne | history | sights | culture
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Unit 1 Sydney Part 1 of 2 | metropolis & seaport

1.1 Australia – we are coming!
1.2 Sydney – location & inhabitants
1.3 The famous Sydney Opera House
1.4 Shell-shaped roof construction
1.5 Cultural events throughout the year
1.6 Harbour Bridge & Port Jackson
1.7 Longest arch bridge in the world
1.8 Australia’s first settlements in 1788
1.9 Vibrant Circular Quay
Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 of 2 | Australia’s geography
Unit 1
Unit 3 Brisbane | Gold Coast | Australia’s population
Unit 6 Canberra | Australia’s history | Tasmania
Unit 7 Adelaide | Australia’s climate | Great Ocean Road
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Unit 1 Sydney Part 1 | metropolis & seaport
Australia – we are coming!
Australia — a continent of beauty, a

land of diversity — we are coming! Our
flight from Vienna via Frankfurt to Syd-
ney takes more than 24 hours.
On departure, we still had snowfall and
not only the cultural and economic cen-

tre of Australia but also the most impor-
tant financial and commercial hub of the
country.
The famous Sydney Opera House
We can hardly wait to see the world-

very cold temperatures. The sun here in famous sights and landmark of the city
Sydney burns from the sky with a hot 30 — the Sydney Opera House — with our
degrees Celsius. We arrived at the other own eyes. The unique building with its
side of the globe. In the middle of sum- shell-shaped roof construction in front of
mer. Down under, as the saying goes. us is breathtaking and fascinating.
Shell-shaped roof construction
Depending on the angle of view and the po-

sition of the sun, the Sydney Opera House
always shows a new, impressive face.
The Opera House was designed by Dan-
Sydney – location & inhabitants
Sydney is located along the Pacific Ocean

on the southeast coast of Australia. It
is the largest city on the continent with
about 5 million inhabitants. Sydney is
ish architect Jørn Utzon and opened in main link between Sydney’s north and
1973 after 14 years of construction. The south coasts.
fascinating building has also been a UN-
ESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Longest arch bridge in the world
The Sydney Opera House is one of the
largest cultural centres in the world with The Sydney Harbour Bridge, with a span
around 1,600 events per year. of 503 meters, is one of the longest and
Cultural events throughout the year
heaviest arch bridges in the world. The

bridge is nicknamed «The Coathanger»
The cafes and restaurants on the ter- by the locals because of its arch-based
races around the Sydney Opera House design.
are a popular meeting place. From here
you have a fantastic view of the city, the Australia’s first settlements in 1788
harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Sydney is the oldest city in Aus-
Harbour Bridge & Port Jackson tralia. The first settlements were located
near the harbour in today’s district „The
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an-
other famous landmark of the city. It
stretches across the largest natural
harbour in the world, Port Jackson. The
bridge was opened in 1932 and is the
Rocks‟. The first immigrants settled here

as early as 1788. Today you can stroll
through winding, cobbled streets. Past
old warehouses, historic brick houses,
food street markets and original pubs. Ships, water taxis, buses and trains ar-
The vibrant centre of the Sydney Har- rive and depart here. It’s a busy place,
bour is the Circular Quay ferry terminal. day and night. In addition to inviting res-
taurants, the Circular Quay also houses
Vibrant Circular Quay the Museum of Contemporary Art and
the historic Customs House.
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Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 | Australia’s geography

2.1 Queen Victoria Building
2.2 Saint Mary’s Cathedral
2.3 Bird’s eye view from Sydney Tower
2.4 Green areas and parks
2.5 Beautiful sandy beaches
2.6 New Year’s Eve festival in Sydney
2.7 Geography of Australia
2.8 Area & extension of Australia
2.9 Consists of 6 states & 2 territories
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Unit 3 Brisbane | Gold Coast | Australia’s population

Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 | Australia‘s geography
a height of almost 75 meters, the neo-

Queen Victoria Building Gothic building is one of Australia’s larg-
est churches.
Also worth seeing is the magnifi-
cent Queen Victoria Building, which ex-
tends over an entire housing block in
the vicinity of both George and Market
Street. This Victorian building forms a
Bird’s eye view from Sydney Tower
Those who want to get the best bird’s

eye view of the city should visit the Syd-
ney Tower. At an astonishing height of
strong contrast to the modern skyscrap- more than 250 meters, you can enjoy
ers of the surrounding area. Inside, it a fascinating view of the city in all di-
offers a variety of exclusive shops and rections. Sydney — like other Australian
restaurants on 4 floors. We move on and metropolises — is one of the most liv-
come across able cities in the world. Many extensive,
magnificent
Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Green areas and parks

A monumental cathedral that is home to
the Roman Catholic community in Syd- make a significant contribution to this.
ney. With a length of 107 meters and Like the huge Royal Botanic Gardens
here, which are located right next to the is known all over the world. At summer
Opera House directly by the sea. We are temperatures, the new year is welcomed
fascinated by the plants and animals of 9 hours earlier than in Vienna or Berlin
this green oasis. with a cheerful party atmosphere.
Beautiful sandy beaches Geography of Australia
Sydney also offers its residents more Australia is not only a country but
than 100 beautiful sandy beaches in the a whole continent — the smallest conti-
surrounding area. It takes only 20 min- nent on earth. It lies in the southern
utes by bus from the centre to the most
famous beach in the city, Bondi Beach.
The one-kilometre long sandy beach is a
hemisphere between the Indian and

Pacific Oceans. The name Australia was
derived from Terra Australis. This is
true paradise for sun worshipers, water Latin and means “Southern Country”.
rats and surfers. And also, an ideal place Australia has an area of approximately
for events of all kinds. Most Sydney resi-
dents are very friendly, open-minded Area & extension of Australia
and relaxed. They seem to appreciate
the advantages of their city. The
New Year’s Eve festival in Sydney
7.7 million square kilometres and is al-

most 22 times the size of Germany. The
east-west extension is about 4000 kilo-
metres, from north to south it is about
3,700 kilometres. Australia has an im-

pressive coastline of more than 25,000
kilometres. It is also interesting to know
that Australia is the flattest continent on
earth. The average elevation is only 330
meters above sea level. Australia is divi-
ded into six states and two territories:
Consists of 6 states & 2 territories
New South Wales, Queensland, Western mania, the Northern Territory and the
Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tas- Australian Capital Territory.
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Unit 3 Gold Coast | Brisbane | Australia’s population

3.1 Driving on the left
3.2 Gold Coast - coastline & city
3.3 Second largest city in Queensland
3.4 Bathing, surfing & party zone
3.5 Brisbane - capital of Queensland
3.6 Located on the Pacific coast
3.7 Downtown Brisbane
3.8 South Bank Parklands
3.9 Brisbane Letters
3.10 Population of Australia
3.11 Indigenous Australians
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Unit 3 Gold Coast | Brisbane | Australia‘s population
Driving on the left white sandy beaches. On the other hand,

it is the second largest city in the state
We rent a car and start our almost of Queensland with almost 600,000 in-
1000 km long drive on the Pacific High- habitants.
way from Sydney towards Brisbane. Peo-
ple in Australia drive on the left side of Second largest city in Queensland
the road, which we get used to after only
a few hours. For Aussies, a 10-hour drive The Gold Coast has emerged from a
number of small villages that have grown
together over the years. The Gold Coast
by car is not a particularly long distance,

because the dimensions here Down Un-
der are enormous and not comparable is one of Australia’s most popular tourist
to Austria or Germany. We are making destinations and attracts nearly 10 mil-
good progress and reach our next desti- lion visitors yearly. They enjoy bathing
nation on the Pacific coast: Gold Coast.
Bathing, surfing & party zone
Gold Coast – coastline & city
and surfing on the sandy beaches during
the day. Like here at the famous beach
Surfers Paradise. And, in the evenings,
On one hand, the Gold Coast is a

57-kilometre coastline with beautiful
visit the numerous restaurants, bars and bane a flourishing metropolis. The city
discos in the extensive party zone of the impresses with an outstanding cultural
surfer city.
offering and universities of international

Brisbane – capital of Queensland reputation. Brisbane’s economic rise is
largely due to the oil industry.
Our next stop is the capital of Queens-
land, Brisbane. Brisbane is the third Downtown Brisbane
largest city in Australia after Sydney and
Melbourne, with a population of around The Central Business District is lo-
2 million inhabitants. Brisbane was cated in the centre of Brisbane. There
founded by the English in 1824 under are many skyscrapers, museums, thea-
tres and exclusive shops. Same as here
in the Queen Street Mall. Via the Victoria
Bridge, we arrive at the magnificent
the name Moreton Bay as a convict colo-

ny. A few years later the city was named
after Sir Thomas Brisbane, the former
governor of New South Wales.
South Bank Parklands
Located on the Pacific coast
This is an extensive recreation area
The excellent location on the Pacific coast located on the former grounds of the
and the pleasant climate made Bris- World Exhibition, which took place here
in 1988. And here, too, there are bath- and the Balkans. Today, the percentage
ing beaches in the middle of the city of people of European descent accounts
— that’s Australia! We then reach the
Wheel of Brisbane, a 60-metre-high Fer-
ris Wheel.
for more than 90% of the total popula-

tion. 7% of the population is of Asian de-
scent with ancestors from China, India,
Brisbane Letters Pakistan, Vietnam or Sri Lanka.
And the Brisbane Letters, a photo back- Indigenous Australians

drop very popular with tourists, which
was constructed here for the G20 Sum- The percentage of people of an indige-
mit. The population of Brisbane is very nous origin is now less than 3% of the
diverse as is the whole continent of Aus- population.
tralia.
Population of Australia
Australia is inhabited by more than

25 million people. The majority of the in-
habitants are descendants of Europeans
who immigrated from England and Ire-
land. But many people also emigrated
to Australia from Italy, Germany, Poland
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4.1 Fraser island - paradise in the sand
4.2 UNESCO World Heritage Site
4.3 Dingoes - native Australian dogs
4.4 Koala nature reserve
4.5 The koala is a marsupial
4.6 The Great Barrier Reef
4.7 Almost as large as Switzerland
4.8 Reefs, islands and sandbanks
4.9 A very sensitive ecosystem
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4.10 Daintree National Park
4.11 Endemic plants and animals

Unit 4 Fraser Island, koalas, Great Barrier Reef
Fraser island - paradise in the sand — which lay on the beach completely
rusty but with their frames still intact.
About 200 kilometres north of Bris- We keep sighting dingoes.
bane we reach our next destination,
Fraser Island, the largest sand island Dingoes – native Australian dogs
These are native dogs that were feral

thousands of years ago and run free
here. Dingoes can be found nearly all
over Australia. They usually act shy and
in the world. Fraser Island is more than

120 kilometres long and an average of
15 kilometres wide. The island is one of
Australia’s most popular attractions and
UNESCO World Heritage Site reserved towards people. On we go. We

head towards our next destination on
has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site the Bruce Highway — and travel another
since 1992. Crystal clear lakes, exten- 1,000 kilometres across the huge conti-
sive beaches, high sand dunes and lush nent of Australia within one day.
green rain forests make Fraser Island a
Koala nature reserve
Just north of Gold Coast, in a suburb

of Brisbane, we visit the world’s first and
true natural paradise. A somewhat curi-

ous tourist attraction here are shipwrecks
largest Koala nature reserve, the Lone the Great Barrier Reef, the largest con-
Pine Sanctuary. Besides the kangaroo, tinuous coral reef in the world. The Great
the koala is the most common symbol of Barrier Reef extends over a fabulous
Australia. The koala is mistakenly called length of over 2,300 kilometres and is
a bear because of its cute appearance.
Almost as large as Switzerland
The koala is a marsupial
In fact, however, the koala is considered

a marsupial, which feeds its young with
The archipelago is so vast that it can be

seen from space with the naked eye. The
Great Barrier Reef consists of approxi-
mately 2,900 individual reefs, 1,000 is-
the mammary glands in the pouch. Here lands and numerous extensive sandbanks.
in this nature reserve, you can get very
close to the koalas that live on trees Reefs, islands and sandbanks
and preferably eat eucalyptus leaves.
Furthermore, you can learn a lot about The natural paradise is the habitat for
their way of life in lectures. Aren’t they hundreds of species of corals, fish, spon
stunningly cute? ges, mollusks and echinoderms. It is
The Great Barrier Reef
also home to various species of mana-

tees, sea turtles, whales and sharks. A
Another unique natural paradise lies dive at the Great Barrier Reef is a unique
off the coast in the northeast of Australia: and unforgettable experience.
A very sensitive ecosystem zone of Australia, the oldest rain for-

est in the world is situated. It is more
The archipelago has been a UNESCO than 135 million years old. We hike into
World Heritage Site since 1981. It is a very the tropical rain forest. The variety of
sensitive ecosystem that reacts strong- plants and animals is overwhelming.
ly to climate and temperature changes.
Endemic plants and animals
Daintree National Park
Many of them are endemic, which means
We pay a short visit to the Daintree the can only be found in the Daintree
National Park, which is located about
National Park and nowhere else in the

300 kilometres north of the Great Bar- world. For the first time, we sight croco-
rier Reef. Here in the tropical climate diles in Australia.
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5.1 Far away from civilization
5.2 The term Red Continent
5.3 The Outback is extreme
5.4 The city of Broome
5.5 The desert city Alice Springs
5.6 The Royal Flying Doctors
5.7 The famous rock Uluru
5.8 A sacred mountain
5.9 Hikes around the massive rock
5.10 The natives of Australia
5.11 White settlers arrived in Australia
5.12 Aborigines were killed and robbed
5.13 Aborigines in Australia today
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5.14 The term Indigenous People

Unit 5 Outback - Uluru - Aborigines
The Outback is a term used to comes from - as Australia is often called.

describe Australian regions The climate in
Far away from civilization
Most of the Outback is in the states Wes-

tern Australia and the Northern Terri-
tory. However, also Queensland, South
Australia, and New South Wales have
The Outback is extreme
On the one hand, there are extremely

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Australia where
it often does not rain for years. On the
other hand, the eastern regions of the
state of Queensland are home to humid
tropical rainforests.
a share in this primeval landscape. The
size of the Outback is more than 16
times bigger than Germany - which is
enormous. This hinterland offers very
spectacular landscapes, often in bright
red color. This is where
The term Red Continent
A primary gateway to the Outback is
The city of Broome
located in the north of Western Austra-

lia. This vibrant tourist town offers fan-
tastic beaches as well as the spectacular
scenery of the Kimberley Region. Ano-
ther key access point to the Outback is Our next destination is located about
the city of Darwin. This modern, humid 340 km southwest of Alice Springs
tropical city is located on the north coast
of Australia. It is the capital of the Nor- The famous rock Uluru
thern Territory.
the landmark of Australia. This popular
tourist destination was known as Ayers
Rock for a very long time. The Abori-
The desert city Alice Springs
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approximately 30,000 inhabitants. Alice
Springs is so isolated that the distance A sacred mountain
to the next big city is more than 1,500
km. There are for them. It was not until 1985 that the
Australian government returned the rock
to the Aboriginal tribe of the Anangu.
The Royal Flying Doctors
to provide the approximately 800,000 This rock colossus stands alone and
inhabitants of the vast Outback with monumental in the steppe landscape. It
medical care. Teams of doctors fly with has a length of approx. 3 km and a width
small airplanes to the most remote cor- of approx. 2 km. Climbing the 344-m-
ners of the hinterland. high mountain has been prohibited since
2019 to protect the Uluru from tourist plants and kept this lifestyle for thou-
masses. There are many impressive sands of years. Until 1788, when the first
White settlers arrived in Australia
These were almost exclusively criminals

who had been exiled to the newly dis-
Hikes around the massive rock
These offer a deep insight into the histo-

ry and culture of the Aborigines and Ulu-
ru. During the day, the mountain shines
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The Aborigines settled in Australia A brutal fight began between the

from the north about 40,000 to 60,000 white conquerors and the natives.
years ago.
Aborigines were killed and robbed
They were driven away, killed, and their

land was robbed. Only about 60,000
The natives of Australia
were not a single tribe but consisted of

tribes with often very different customs
and languages. The Aborigines mostly Aborigines were still alive in 1920. Be-
lived as hunters and gatherers. They fore the arrival of the white conquerors,
were very considerate of animals and it was estimated that there had been
expectancy, alcoholism, and crime. The

word Aborigine is usually understood in
English in a degrading way. That is why
people now call them Aboriginal or use
The term Indigenous People
approx. 300,000 to 1,000,000. About

470,000 Aborigines live in Australia to-
day, most of them in cities.
Aborigines in Australia today
They have primarily adapted to the life-

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6.1 The capital of Australia
6.2 An artificially created capital
6.3 The lively city centre Civic
6.4 Educated and wealthy people
6.5 The history of Australia
6.6 The landing of James Cook
6.7 A massive immigration wave
6.8 A new state was born
6.9 Head of the government
6.10 The island of Tasmania
6.11 Tasmania has 19 national parks
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6.12 The capital is Hobart

Unit 6 Canberra | Australia‘s history | Tasmania
The capital of Australia
Canberra is the capital of Austra-

lia and the Government Seat of the Red
Continent. With about 360,000 inha-
bitants, Canberra is the eighth largest
city in the country - and the largest city
The artificially created Lake Bur-

ley Griffin divides the city in two. In the
north is
The lively city centre Civic
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the government quarter
with the parliament and many embassies.
in Australia that is not located on the No other city in Australia has a higher
coast. There was a long dispute whether percentage of
Sydney or Melbourne should become the
capital of Australia. As no solution was Educated and wealthy people
found, it was decided in 1908 to build
than Canberra. Many move to the capi-
An artificially created capital tal to study and later work in well-paid
government jobs.
- Canberra. The location chosen for the

new capital is a place in the middle of Canberra’s main tourist attractions in-
nature, surrounded by hills, forests, and clude the Parliament House, the Aus-
rivers - which is why the quality of life in tralian War Memorial, the National
Canberra is outstanding. Gallery of Australia, the National Mu-
From there, the conquest of Tasmania,

Western Australia, South Australia, Vic-
toria, and Queensland followed.
seum of Australia, and the Australian

National University.
The history of Australia

A massive immigration wave
The first people who settled the Aus-
tralian continent about 40,000 to 60,000 came when gold deposits were disco-
years ago were Aborigines. They presu- vered in Australia in the mid-19th cen-
mably reached Australia via a chain of tury. At the same time, the proportion
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soil in 1606 was the Dutchman Willem killed, or died from imported diseases.
Jansz. Nevertheless, it was
The landing of James Cook
on the east coast that was very deci-

sive for the history of Australia. He took
The colonies strived more and more for

independence from Great Britain. The
Australian Federation was proclaimed in
1901, and
A new state was born

possession of the country in 1770 in
the name of the British Crown. The first Melbourne was initially the capital of the
British prisoners arrived in 1788 and new state. Canberra then became the
founded Port Jackson - today’s Sydney. Government Seat of Australia in 1927.
Today, the Australian Federation is a Tasmania has 19 national parks

parliamentary monarchy. At the
and is a purely natural paradise. A quar-
Head of the government ter of the island is a UNESCO World Natu-
ral Heritage Site. On the island, you will
is the Prime Minister elected by the find such unique landscapes as the Cradle
people. The official head of state is Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the
the Queen or the King of Great Britain.
Freycinet National Park with the famous

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litics.
The capital is Hobart
The island of Tasmania
Tasmania has about 530,000 in-
Roughly 240 km or 1-hour flight habitants. The capital is Hobart on the
south of the Australian mainland is Tas- southeast coast, at the foot of Mount
mania is the smallest federal state of Aus- Wellington. Hobart is the oldest city in
Australia after Sydney. A convict colony
was already established here as early as
tralia and, at the same time, the biggest

island of the country. With nearly 69,000
km², Tasmania is approximately as big 1803. Today, Hobart is a thriving pictu-
as Ireland. The east-west, as well as the resque port city with more than 200,000
north-south extension, is about 300 km. inhabitants. The city’s major attractions
include the Museum of Old & New Art
(MONA) and the Salamanca Market.
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7.1 Welcome to Adelaide
7.2 Not founded as a convict colony
7.3 Adelaide is a vibrant metropolis
7.4 Kangaroo Island
7.5 Variety of wildlife
7.6 Australia’s climate
7.7 There are four different climate zones
7.8 The largest climate zone
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7.9 The Great Ocean Road
7.10 The Twelve Apostles
7.11 Other attractions

Unit 7 Adelaide | Kangaroo Island | Australia‘s

climate | Great Ocean Road
Welcome to Adelaide being a boring and conservative city, but

those times are long gone. Today,
Our next destination is Adelaide -
the capital of South Australia. Adelaide
is located on the St Vincent Gulf on the
south coast of Australia. White beaches
Adelaide
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with an outstanding cultural life. In ad-
dition to museums and galleries worth
and picturesque green hills surround the seeing, there are numerous music,
city. Historically, Adelaide was the first theatre, and film events - like the Ade-
city in Australia that was laide Fringe, WOMADELAIDE, SALA, or
Not founded as a convict colony
Ozasia. Among the most famous sights

- the inhabitants are still proud of this of the city are the Central Market, the
today. With a population of around 1,3 Botanic Garden, the Art Gallery of South
million, Adelaide is the fifth-largest city Australia, and the Town Hall.
in Australia,. It once had the image of
About 120 km southwest of Ade- for weeks because of extreme drought

laide, there is another major tourist at- caused by climate change. Almost half
traction of Australia - of the area of Kangaroo Island was des-
Kangaroo Island
troyed. Researchers predict that it will

take at least 10 years for the island to
Kangaroo Island is the third-largest is- recover from this catastrophe.
land of the Red Continent after Tasma-
nia and Melville Island. The 155 km long Australia’s climate
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and is a purely natural paradise. The Because Australia is south of the
almost untouched landscape enchants equator, the seasons Down Under are
opposite to those in the Northern Hemis-
phere. Australia’s climate is mainly deter-
mined by three phenomena: the tropical
with white sandy beaches, rocky coasts,

dense forests, and sand dunes. The
Variety of wildlife low-pressure belt, the trade wind zone,

and the subpolar westerly winds.
on Kangaroo Island is overwhelming.
Koalas, echidna, swans, seals, sea lions, There are four different climate zones
pelicans, wallabies, bees, and kanga-
roos can be found here. A terrible disas- in Australia. The northern coastal regions
ter struck the island at the beginning are determined by the tropical climate.
of 2020. Devastating bush fires raged The climate on the west and east coast
is predominantly subtropical. Moderate The most famous attraction on the

climate can be found on the south coast Great Ocean Road is
and Tasmania.
The Twelve Apostles
The largest climate zone
in Port Campbell National Park. The
bizarre rock towers rise to 45 meters,
defying the thunderous sea surf. The
Twelve Apostles are among the most
of Australia is the continental desert cli-

mate of Central Australia, which predo-
minates in the Outback.
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One of the most beautiful coastal photographed sights in Australia. Today,
roads in the world is located in the state only 8 of the original 12 rock towers are
of Victoria - still preserved. The other towers were
damaged by the forces of nature and
The Great Ocean Road collapsed over time.
On a length of almost 250 km, this breath- Other attractions

taking road stretches along the south
coast of Australia between the surfer town
Torquay and the small village Allansford.
along the Great Ocean Road include the

surf beaches in Torquay and Apollo Bay
and Australia’s oldest lighthouse, which
The coastal road leads past white sandy stands 90 meters above the sea at Cape
beaches, waterfalls, picturesque seaside Otway.
resorts, wild cliffs, and rain forests.
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8.1 The largest state of Australia
8.2 The lowest population density
8.3 Rich in raw materials
8.4 Perth is the only major city
8.5 Far away from all other cities
8.6 The centre of the capital
8.7 Animals and plants of Australia
8.8 22,000 different plant species
8.9
8.10
8.11
Australia’s marsupials
In their mother’s pouch
Koalas are not bears
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8.12 The most extraordinary animals

Western Australia is
The largest state of Australia
and occupies about one-third of the total

area of the continent. With more than
2,5 million km², the surface of Western
Rich in raw materials
such as iron ore, gold, diamonds, oil,

natural gas, and lignite. Sheep breeding
and the cultivation of wheat, fruit, and
wine play an essential role in agriculture.
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has expe-
Australia is about seven times bigger

than that of Germany. With a popula-
tion density of only one person per km²,
Western Australia has
The lowest population density
of all states. About 80% of the 2,500,000

inhabitants live in the capital Perth. The rienced a sharp upswing in recent de-
rural regions are virtually deserted. cades. Besides the vibrant capital Perth,
Western Australia is many tourists come to see the 3 UNESCO
World Heritage Sites Shark Bay, Ninga-
loo Reef, and the Bungle Bungles.
Perth is the only major city
on the west coast of Australia and

with about 2 million inhabitants, the
fourth largest city Down Under. Perth is
also called the loneliest metropolis in the
world. It is separated by the vast Out- many fantastic events. The city also en-
back and is chants with unique recreational areas
such as Rottnest Island, the Swan Valley
Far away from all other cities wine region, Nambung National Park, or
the port town of Fremantle.
of Australia at the Indian Ocean.Never-
theless, Perth is a thriving and prospe- Animals and plants of Australia
rous city due to the large deposits of raw
materials in Western Australia. There is Australia has been separated from
no other city in Australia that has more the rest of the world by the ocean for
more than 200 million years. This has
allowed the development of unique and
diverse flora and fauna. A total of about

hours of sunshine than Perth. It has a
Mediterranean climate with hot sum-
mers and mild winters.
22,000 different plant species
The centre of the capital
grow in Australia. A large part of them -
appears very modern. It is charac- about 85 percent - are only found Down
terized by many skyscrapers, pedes- Under. The fauna on the Red Continent is
trian zones, parks, shopping malls, and
equally unique. There is a variety of birds,

several historical buildings. Perth offers fish, snake, crocodile, and mammal spe-
an outstanding cultural experience with cies. However, the most famous is
Australia’s marsupials Koalas are not bears
The best known is the kangaroo. It tralia is the koala. It spends most of its
decorates Australia’s coat of arms to- time feeding and sleeping on eucalyptus
gether with the emu. There are about 60 trees.
different kangaroo species Down Under.
Kangaroos have strong extended hind
Or the Tasmanian Devil, which is extinct

on the Australian mainland and can only
legs and a muscular tail that is usually be found in Tasmania. Among
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about 3 cm tall at birth. They spend the The most extraordinary animals
following eight months nursing
in the world are those that lay eggs but
In their mother’s pouch are still mammals. Like the platypus,
for example, which is reminiscent of a
A full-grown red giant kangaroo can beaver. Only one species of it still exists
jump almost 10 meters and reach a in Australia.Or the echidna, which has
speed of up to 70 km/h. Kangaroos ra- spines and a long tube-like snout. Other
rely need to drink water because they animals typical for Australia are the emu
consume the majority of their fluid sup- - the largest bird on the Red Continent.
ply through food. Or the dingo. A native dog that has been
feral for thousands of years, living freely
Another famous marsupial of Aus in many parts of Australia.
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9.1 Melbourne is the second-largest city
9.2 The peak of its prosperity
9.3 The most livable city in the world
9.4 Important cultural and sports city
9.5 At the Federation Square
9.6 Flinders Street Station
9.7 Eureka Tower
9.8 Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Unit 9
9.9 Queen Victoria Market
9.10 Parks near the city centre
9.11 Fitzroy Gardens
9.12 The district of St Kilda

Unit 9 Melbourne | history & sights
With about 5 million inhabitants, Melbourne today is a multicultural

metropolis, characterized by immigrants
Melbourne is the second-largest city from Southern Europe, the British Isles,
China, and Vietnam.The city has re-
in Australia after Sydney. It is the capi- ceived several awards as
tal of the state of Victoria - and the sou-
thernmost metropolis in the world. The most livable city in the world
In 1837, the city was named after the then

This is also because Melbourne has a
British Prime Minister Lord Melbourne. very pleasant temperate climate. Mel-
Around 1850, during the gold rush, Mel- bourne rightly enjoys the reputation of
bourne’s population began to grow rapi- being the most
dly. In 1880, the city experienced
Important cultural and sports city
The peak of its prosperity
It had grown into the largest and most

prosperous city in the world.
in Australia. Visitors are delighted with

a wide range of concerts, festivals, mu-
seums, and theatres. Also, the most
significant sporting events of the conti-
nent take place here. We begin our Just south of the Yarra River is one
sightseeing tour of the highest skyscrapers in the Sou-
thern Hemisphere - the 297-meter-high
At the Federation Square
Eureka Tower
the most popular meeting place in Mel-
bourne. There are several museums and The elevator takes us to the Skydeck on
galleries in the modern glass-clad buil- the 88th floor in only 40 seconds. The
ding. The Ian Potter Centre features the view of the city from here is breathta-
world’s largest exhibition of Australian

king in all directions.Another bird’s eye
art with approximately 20,000 exhibits. view is offered by the
The square in front of it invites to stay
at the cozy bars and restaurants. Street Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
artists and musicians show off their ta-
lents. Right across the street is the located in the Docklands. We climb into
one of the gondolas and enjoy a fasci-
Flinders Street Station nating view of Port Philip Bay and Mel-
bourne from a height of 120 meters.
This station, completed in 1910, is an

important traffic hub. The entrance fa- At the Docklands Drive station, we
çade of the building, which is designed in board Melbourne’s famous City Circle
the neo-renaissance style, is imposing. Tram. This free tram, which is especially
popular with tourists, travels from the Fitzroy Gardens

Docklands to the Central Business Dis-
trict - passing many tourist attractions. This is also where the family home of
the navigator and explorer James Cook
Only a few minutes away from the is located. The house was brought from
city centre is the largest open-air mar- England to Australia and has been built
ket in the Southern Hemisphere: in this park true to the original. Situated
Queen Victoria Market in the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens on

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of Remembrance.
This huge market covers an area of 7 hec- is a memorial dedicated to the many
tares, which is about the size of 10 soc- Australian soldiers who died in wars.
cer fields. Here you can buy everything
from fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, The district of St Kilda
delicacies, as well as arts and crafts and
fashion. Melbourne has several beautiful located about 6 km south of the
centre, is Melbourne’s artist and party
district. Numerous events take place
Parks near the city centre
That is the reason why the metropolis here.St Kilda also enchants with its ex-
is also called Garden City. One of the tensive white sandy beaches, beautiful
most famous and well-kept parks is the promenades, a large marina, and a li-
English-style vely local scene.
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Unit 1 Sydney - Part 1 of 2 | metropolis & seaport

Unit 1 Sydney Part 1 of 2 | metropolis & seaport

Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 of 2 | Australia’s geography

Unit 4 Great Barrier Reef | Fraser Island | koalas

Unit 5 Outback | Uluru | Aborigines

Unit 6 Canberra | Australia’s history | Tasmania

Unit 7 Adelaide | Australia’s climate | Great Ocean Road

Unit 8 Western Australia | Perth | animals & plants

Unit 9 Melbourne | history | sights | culture

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Unit 1 Sydney Part 1 | metropolis & seaport

Australia – we are coming!

Australia — a continent of beauty, a

not only the cultural and economic cen-

The famous Sydney Opera House

We can hardly wait to see the world-

Shell-shaped roof construction

Depending on the angle of view and the po-

Sydney – location & inhabitants

Sydney is located along the Pacific Ocean

Cultural events throughout the year

heaviest arch bridges in the world. The

Rocks‟. The first immigrants settled here

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#1 Drag & Drop exercises- fill in the missing words

Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 | Australia’s geography

Unit 4 Great Barrier Reef | Fraser Island | koalas

Unit 5 Outback | Uluru | Aborigines

Unit 6 Canberra | Australia’s history | Tasmania

Unit 7 Adelaide | Australia’s climate | Great Ocean Road

Unit 8 Western Australia | Perth | animals & plants

Unit 9 Melbourne | history | sights | culture

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Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 | Australia‘s geography

a height of almost 75 meters, the neo-

Bird’s eye view from Sydney Tower

Those who want to get the best bird’s

Green areas and parks

Beautiful sandy beaches Geography of Australia

hemisphere between the Indian and

New Year’s Eve festival in Sydney

7.7 million square kilometres and is al-

3,700 kilometres. Australia has an im-

Consists of 6 states & 2 territories

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Unit 2 Sydney Part 2 | Australia’s geography

Unit 3 Gold Coast | Brisbane | Australia’s population

Unit 5 Outback | Uluru | Aborigines

Unit 6 Canberra | Australia’s history | Tasmania

Unit 7 Adelaide | Australia’s climate | Great Ocean Road

Unit 8 Western Australia | Perth | animals & plants

Unit 9 Melbourne | history | sights | culture

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Unit 3 Gold Coast | Brisbane | Australia‘s population

Driving on the left white sandy beaches. On the other hand,

by car is not a particularly long distance,

On one hand, the Gold Coast is a

offering and universities of international

the name Moreton Bay as a convict colo-

for more than 90% of the total popula-

And the Brisbane Letters, a photo back- Indigenous Australians