The Influence of Geography on People and Lifestyle Australia

Australia is divided into 6 states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania and 2 territories; the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory the Union Jack the Southern Cross the Commonwealth Star The Australian National Flag consists of three parts set on a blue field.

Australian rivers. The people suffer from limited fresh water.

Deserts Deserts cover a large portion of the land in Australia. Most of the deserts lie in the central and north-western part of the country. The largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid. The size of the deserts in Australia combined is 1,371,000 square kilometres (529,000 sq mi), and occupy 18% of the continent. Simpson Desert Simpson Desert Great Victoria Desert Gibson Desert

Australian coast. Bays Beaches Gulfs Reeves

People Risk-taking Friendliness to strangers Hospitality Toughness Mobility

Water sports. Water Skiing, Surfing & Scuba Diving in Australia Australia is the largest island in the world, so it comes as no surprise that they love their swimming, water skiing, kayaking and surfing. Surfing safaris, scuba diving trips, fishing charters, sailing adventures and kite surfing are just a handful of the experiences on offer. You can discover why Australia is synonymous with surfing by taking a coastal drive and gazing at long beaches with great waves.

Penrith Whitewater Stadium was the competition venue for the canoe/kayak slalom events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. This venue now offers commercial rafting and kayaking adventures for the public. Penrith Whitewater Stadium offers kayaking (single) and rafting (multiple people). The course is modern and exciting. This venue is available year round for whitewater rafting, best dive shop and scuba training complex. Scuba Warehouse stocks a comprehensive range of diving equipment and conducts professional open-water courses. Scuba Warehouse is an award-winning business and offers experienced instructors for learn-to-dive courses that will ensure fun and safety. Earn a PADI Gold Open Water Diver certification that is recognized...

You don't have to be an adventure seeker to experience the thrill of parasailing on Sydney Harbour. With Sydney Harbour Parasail the deck landing system is very simple; you take off from the deck and are gently winched back to the boat, all you need is the ability to sit. Stay dry or get wet, the choice is yours!

Nature. Around 55 million years ago Australia belonged to Gondwanaland, which was made up of a number of continents. It was almost completely covered in rainforest, although much of this dried out as Australia moved towards the warmer climate.   

Australian nature is extremely diverse and interesting, with a number of unique animals living in Australia. The wildlife in Australia has evolved in isolation and so has a unique and individual appearance. This also means that the animals have adapted well to the varying and often harsh climatic differences around Australia.

The Australian Animals section features information about a number of Australia's land animals. Some of these include dingos, koalas, kangaroos, possums and wombats, with additional information about snakes. The Australian Birds section features information about a number of Australia's birds. These include cockatoos, emus, galahs, kookaburras and many more. The Australian Flora section features information about a selection of Australia's fauna, including Australian Flowers, Trees and many other highlights of Australia's spectacular natural environment.

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