1. AUSTRALIA
“The Land Down Under”

2. THE 7 CONTINENTS
In order from largest to smallest:

3. Asia
Africa

4. North America
South America

5. Antarctica**
Europe

6. Australia

7. TOP TEN COUNTRIES (LANDSIZE)
From largest to smallest:
Russia
Canada
United States
China
Brazil
Australia
India
Argentina
Kazakstan
Algeria

8. AUSTRALIA FAST FACTS Capital- Canberra
Population- about 21 million * Most live in the east or southeast
Religion- Christianity
Smallest Continent
6th largest country
The world’s 2nd driest continent (Antarctica)

9. MORE FAST FACTS
Unique flora(plants)
Eucalyptus trees
Boab tree

10. MORE FAST FACTS Unique fauna (animals)
Marsupials- animals that have fur, and a pouch for their young
Kangaroos
Dingoes
Duck-billed platypus
Kookaburra
Koala
Wombat

11. LAST FAST FACTS Economy based on sheep and cattle ranching
Wheat and wool are the major agricultural products
Mine gold and diamonds

12. AUSTRALIAN HISTORY Aborigines “aboriginal”native to an area.
Came from islands north of Australia
less than 1% of the population
Most live on reservations
Many are very poor

13. Known for their:
Boomerangs

14. Digiridoos

15. And their art