AustraliaAustralia

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HistoryHistory

Prior to European settlement, Australia Prior to European settlement, Australia was home to over 250 native groups.was home to over 250 native groups.

Britain laid claim to the land in the 1700s Britain laid claim to the land in the 1700s and began transporting criminals to the and began transporting criminals to the new land.new land.

Developed into a federation in 1901.Developed into a federation in 1901.

Port Arthur in Tasmania- Port Arthur in Tasmania- largest criminal housing largest criminal housing facility set up by British.facility set up by British.

Land & ClimateLand & Climate

66thth largest country in the world. largest country in the world. Also a continent.Also a continent. Tasmania, an island to the south, Tasmania, an island to the south,

is also part of Australia.is also part of Australia. Plateaus & lowlands cover most Plateaus & lowlands cover most

of the country.of the country.

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The interior is pastureland The interior is pastureland named “The Outback”.named “The Outback”.

Stations are found in this region.Stations are found in this region. Artesian Basin- water pools Artesian Basin- water pools

located underground- supply located underground- supply water to farmers.water to farmers.

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Western region is desert- about Western region is desert- about the size of Texas, Alaska, the size of Texas, Alaska, California, & New Mexico California, & New Mexico doubled.doubled.

Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier Reef

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1,250 miles long on the 1,250 miles long on the northeastern coast.northeastern coast.

Created by skeletons of sea Created by skeletons of sea creatures.creatures.

AnimalsAnimals

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Kangaroos, Koalas, Great White Kangaroos, Koalas, Great White Sharks, Tasmanian Devils, etc.Sharks, Tasmanian Devils, etc.

Tasmanian DevilTasmanian Devil

Cities & RegionsCities & Regions Largest cities- Melbourne & Sydney.Largest cities- Melbourne & Sydney. Capital City- Canberra.Capital City- Canberra. Country is split into regions- Western Country is split into regions- Western

Aus., Northern Terr., South Terr., Aus., Northern Terr., South Terr., Queensland, New South Wales, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, & Capital Terr.Victoria, & Capital Terr.

SydneySydney

Parliament House in Parliament House in CanberraCanberra