Australia
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- Australia is the smallest continent.
- About 23 million people live in Australia.
- The continent of Australia does not contain smaller countries (although neighboring islands such as New Guinea are usually considered part of Australia).
- Australia is divided into 6 states, kind of like our 50 states in America. These states are New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. There are also two large territories: Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
- There are a few different climates in Australia. Central Australia has a desert climate. Grasslands surround the desert. Along Australia's coast, we can find temperate and tropical climates.
- Most people in Australia speak English. However, there are also about 70 native languages spoken there.
What are some interesting places in australia?
Here's a photo gallery of some landmarks in Australia!
Which Animals are native to australia?
Australia has some of the world's most interesting and unique wildlife. Take a look at the gallery to learn more about animals native to Australia. If you want to learn even more about Australian wildlife, click here.
