SYDNEY

Valeria Terrasi, Giulia Crudo, Filippo D’Amico, Matteo Galati

 GEOGRAPHY
 Australia is a country, a continent and an island. It is
located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the
South Pacific Ocean.
 Australia is the only country in the world that covers an
entire continent. It is one of the largest countries on
Earth. Although it is rich in natural resources and has a
lot of fertile land, more than one-third of Australia is
desert.
 Australia is one of the world's most ethnically diverse
nations. Nearly a quarter of the people who live in
Australia were born in other countries.
 Australia's warm, sunny climate and abundance of
open spaces gives the population a love of the
outdoors. The people are also passionate about
sports,included surf.
 The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral extension in
the world, stretching over 2 300 km, It is one of the
biggest tourist attractions of Australia,
THE HISTORY
 Aboriginal people arrived in Australia about 50,000 years ago. They may have traveled from
Asia across land bridges that were exposed when sea levels were lower. The hardy Aborigines
have learned to live in the harsh conditions of the outback.
 the British began to settle there in 1788. Many settlers were criminals sent to live in Australia
as punishment.
 In 1851, gold was discovered in Australia. A rush to find riches brought thousands of new
immigrants, and by 1859, six separate colonies existed. In 1901, these colonies joined to form
a British commonwealth.
 As a commonwealth of the United Kingdom, Australia's head of state is the British monarch.
Many Australians think the country should become a republic. In a vote in 1999, Australians
decided against separating from the UK.
MONUMENTS,BUILDINGS,MU
SEUMS
 Not only is Australia a land rich with gorgeous
landscapes, unique wildlife, and sunny beaches, it is
also home to some of the world’s noteworthy
monuments. If you plan on visiting Australia, here are
some interesting monuments in Australia that will be
worth visiting
 Sydney Opera House
 Located on Bennelong Point in Sydney, Australia, this
magnificent ship-like structure is a monument you
really must see to believe. Designed by Danish
architect Jorn Utzon, this amazing vision took 14 years
to construct and wasn’t open to the public until 1973.
 Showcasing a whopping 1000 rooms which includes
seven theaters, guests can enjoy show-stopping
entertainment, fine dining, and a variety of tour
packages to maximize an unforgettable venture to a
remarkable monument.
SYDNEY TOWER
 If Sydney is one of your stops while visiting
the land down-under, the Sydney Tower
must be on your to-do list! This astounding
Australian monument stands 820 feet above
the ground and offers visitors an amazing
view of the city.
 While visiting Australia, enjoy the sights of
Sydney from the observation deck,
experience an exciting 4D cinema ride on
OzTrek, or take a thrilling journey on
Skywalk and experience all that this iconic
monument has to offer.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

 One of the country’s most famous

monuments, the Australian War Memorial
situated in Canberra pays homage to the
many men and women who have fought or
died for the great nation of Australia.
 Completed in 1941, the monument’s cross-
shaped design is home to The Hall of
Valour, The Hall of Memory, the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier, a research center, an
outdoor sculpture garden, and much more.
 This monument offers those visiting
Australia a wealth of history and guided
tours which are offered daily at no charge.
FESTIVALS
 Be it Sydney Mardi Gras or New Year’s Eve, Australia is one of the most fun countries on the
planet that comes alive during. The country, famous for its diverse and rich wildlife with
incomparable landscapes, has a strong cultural and folk scene.
VIVID SYDNEY WINTER FESTIVAL

 Australia interestingly lies in the

southern hemisphere of our planet,
which means the continent enjoys
winters when the rest of us are
facing the heat. This biggest winter
festival of the Southern Hemisphere
sees Sydney come alive with light
projections, music, and fireworks.
You can also visit the Queenstown
Winter Festival which has lots of
barbecued food, lively music,
fireworks, and sledges.
 SHOPPING & NIGHT LIFE
 Sydney's nightlife is one of Australia's most
vibrant and offers an almost endless choice
of clubs and bars to have a beer and listen to
music.  Most of them tend to be open until
late, which at a certain time free the tables
to provide dance floors. These places are
often cheap and cheerful, friendly and with
a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere,
frequented mostly by tourists

 Australians are shopping lovers so every

moment is good to shop. Their favorite
places are: the strand arcade, king street and
the neighborhood around the oxforf street
FAMOUS PEOPLE
 Hugh Jackman
 Australian actor and producer Hugh
Jackman is best known for playing
Wolverine in the 'X-Men' film franchise.
He's also known for starring roles in
features like 'The Prestige' and 'Les
Misérables,' as well as his stage work.
 Model Elle Macpherson put the super in Macpherson was born
"supermodel." In her day, she was known Eleanor Nancy Gow on
as "The Body" because of her stunning
height and figure.
 
Born in Australia in 1968, actor
Hugh Jackman first earned
widespread attention by portraying
the mutant Wolverine in the
superhero blockbuster X-
Men (2000). 
Model and actress Elle
March 29, 1964, in Sydney,
Australia. Nicknamed "The
Body," the six-foot-tall
Macpherson is one of a
handful of figures credited
with putting the "super" in
the word "supermodel."
 CURIOSITIES
 The Sydney Funnel Web Spider is one of the most dangerous spiders on
Earth. Its fangs are powerful enough to be bite through gloves and
fingernails.
 Sydney was given the nickname Sin City in the second half of the 20th
century because organised crime held a grip on the city and corruption
was rife, infiltrating the top levels of politics, law and justice.
 Sydney has over 100 beaches, ranging in size from a few feet to several
kilometers long. Sydney is 1580 square kilometres across, which is
more than double New York’s 780 square kilometres.
 There are more than 250 different languages spoken in Sydney and
about one-third of residents speak a language other than English at
home.

 The flag of Australia is blue, with the United Kingdom flag (Union
Jack) in the headquarters and a large seven-pointed white star
(representing the seven Australian states) in the lower left quadrant. The
right half bears a representation of the constellation of the Southern
Cross, The flag was proclaimed by King Edward VII in 1904, after a
drawing competition
FOOD
AUSTRALIANS LAY CLAIM for wonderful culinary creations, some more ingenious than
others, even if you know that the best things are the simplest.
Whether at a family Christmas or in a scorching Australian summer, Australians enjoy foods that
suit our laid-back lifestyle. While the origins of many of our favourite Australian ‘food groups’
lie elsewhere, we’ve proudly adopted many as our own.
 MEAT PIE

 The great Aussie meat pie, though a cultural

icon, was not developed here. First records
of the Aussie meat pie come from early
colonial days, when they were sold by
vendors from street-carts. Nowadays meat
pies are ubiquitous, found in sports club
canteens, service stations and gourmet
bakeries.