Australia

Which is the capital of Australia? Canberra

What are the hottest months in Australia? January & February

Which British captain discovered Australia for the British Empire? Captain Cook

What are Australia’s native people called? Aborigines

Christmas in Australia is in which season?  Summer

Which is Australia’s National Day?  26th January

What is the wild Australian dog called? Dingo

How many countries are larger than Australia? Five (Australia is the sixth largest country: Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil)

What animal is on the Western Australia flag? Black swan

In what city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit? Melbourne

What is the longest river in the Northern Territory? Victoria

What is the highest grossing Australian movie? Crocodile Dundee

Cate Blanchett has received an Academy Award nomination for what movie? Elizabeth

In what state/territory is the Brisbane Ranges National Park? Victoria

What is the tallest waterfall in Australia? Wallaman Falls

What is Australia’s largest non-salt lake? Lake Mackay

What is South Australia’s largest island? Kangaroo Island

Australians hold the world record for which amazing feat? A) Fastest Beer bottle opening B) Largest Christmas Cracker C) Most Sheep Sheared in 24 hours D) Largest Chicken Dance B - Largest Christmas Cracker

What creature does Jana Pittman have tattooed on her body? Bee

What’s the name of the largest coral reef on earth? Great Barrier Reef

What is the traditional Aboriginal musical instrument called? Didgeridoo

What’s the name of the large island south of Australia? Tasmania

Kangaroos carry their babies in a pouch (pocket) Kangaroos carry their babies in a pouch (pocket). Which other Australian animal does that? Koala

How fast can a kangaroo go? 40 kmph

What’s Australia’s biggest city called? Sydney

Which building can you find on many postcards of Sydney? Sydney Opera House

What is the colourful Australian bird called that looks like a kakadu? Galah

What’s the capital of the Australian state of Victoria? Melbourne

Which is the biggest state of Australia? Western Australia

Which Australian pop singer began her career as an actress in the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ Kylie Minogue

Which of these actors is Australian?     Tom Cruise    Arnold Schwarzenegger   Robert Carlisle Russell Crowe

What do Koalas like to eat? Eucalyptus leaves

Which of these is a famous Australian actress? Katherine Zeta Jones   Franka Potente Debbie Moore  Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman