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AUSTRALIA Caitlin Kienzle Teaching Elementary Social Studies Cultural Geography II September 29, 2011 Caitlin Kienzle Teaching Elementary Social Studies Cultural Geography II September 29, 2011

History Aboriginal settlers arrive - 17th century All of Australia claimed as British territory Commonwealth of Australia World Wars and After government controlled by Liberal Party coalition

History Deep recession Referendum 2002/ DROUGHT Dec Mob violence in Sydney

History Jan deadly brush fire “Big Dry” Brief rainfall in Southeast region Drought continues

Geography Oceania - between Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Terrain Natural Resources Natural Hazards

Government Founded in the liberal democratic tradition One of the oldest continuous democracies Written Constitution Three separate chapters: Legislative, Executive and Judicial. Suffrage

Government States and territories responsibilities 6 states agreed to federation Fully independent parliamentary democracy Queen Elizabeth II, also queen of the United Kingdom

Economy Prior to the 1970’s... Trade attention turned towards the Asian Pacific region Fastest growing advanced economy in the world Characterized by an East to West Divide Concerns...

Economy Importance of China New Zealand Dynamic service sector and Industries Service industry - backbone of Australian economy

Religion Indigenous Australians Dreamtime The Rainbow Serpent Impact from European culture and Christianity Coming of the Light Festival Prominence of Churches Holidays...

Climate Southern Hemisphere - seasons occur at different times of the year... Extreme climate variations Rain fall Dry Climate Eucalyptus Leaves...major concern

Climate Winds Classified as semi-arid or arid Low plateau with a fertile plain Average temperatures...

References overview/australia-climate.html factbook/geos/as.html