1. Australian & New Zealand Pop Culture

2. Average salary in Australia: $90,000
Population: 22.6 million
Average salary in New Zealand: $70,000
Population: 4.4 million

3. Australian Flag contains union flag of the UK
Symbolizing Australia’s links to the UK
The stars of the Southern Cross on the right
Indicates Australia’s geographical location
Seven pointed Federation star in bottom left
Represents the six states and territories of Australia
National colors: green and gold
National anthem: “Advance Australia Fair” (1984)
National flower: Golden Wattle

4. Advance Australia Fair lyrics
Verse 1
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.
Verse 2
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

5. New Zealand Flag (1902) contains union flag of the UK
Symbolizing Australia’s links to the UK
The stars of the Southern Cross on the right
Indicates New Zealand’s geographical location
National colors: white/silver, red
National anthem: 1) God Save the Queen & 2) God Defend New Zealand
National bird: the Kiwi (flightless bird)

6. God Defend New Zealand lyrics
Verse 1:
Māori verse: "Aotearoa"
E Ihowā Atua, O ngā iwi mātou rā Āta whakarangona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa
English translation
O Lord, God, of all people Listen to us, Cherish us May good flourish, May your blessings flow. Defend Aotearoa
Verse 2:
God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.

7. Television No censorship Lots of shows are syndicated from US
TV shows and programming during primetime will show nudity and use profanity
Shows like “Nightline” and “20/20” in New Zealand featured segments on prostitution
Lots of shows are syndicated from US
1-2 seasons behind
Big Bang Theory, NCIS, Bones, Grey’s Anatomy
Australian versions of US shows
The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, X Factor, Australian Idol

8. Fashion
Fashion trends make their way to Australia & New Zealand after going across Europe, but before making it to the United States
Cardis (cardigans)
Jumper (sweater)
Ugg boots
Platform high heels

9. Sports
Cricket
Rugby
Football (soccer)
Netball (form of basketball)

10. Australian Celebrities
Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge)
Olivia Newton-John (Grease)
Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Les Miserables)
Naomi Watts (King Kong, The Ring)
Heath Ledger (Batman series, A Knight’s Tale)
Russell Crowe (Gladiator)
Chris & Liam Hemsworth (Thor / The Last Song)
Simon Baker (The Mentalist
Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace)
Emilie de Ravin (Lost)
Eric Bana (Incredible Hulk)
Portia de Rossi (Ellen DeGeneres’ wife)
Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter)

11. Australian Singers Kylie Minogue Delta Goodrem Natalie Imbruglia
Olivia Newton-John
Missy Higgins

12. New Zealand Celebrities
Anna Paquin (True Blood)
Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings)
Hayley Westenra (singer)
Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess)

13. Food
Macadamia nuts
Lamingtons (sponge cake with chocolate icing and shaved coconut cut into squares)
Pavlova (meringue-based dessert with fruit & whipped cream)
Tim Tam (chocolate biscuit)
Vegemite (spread put on toast)
British pub food (fish & chips, sausage rolls, meat pie, shepherd’s pie, cottage pie)

14. Drinks Bickford’s Creamy Soda Kirks Passiona
Schweppes Agrum Citrus blend

15. Australian/New Zealand slang vs. American
Lift
Loo
Have tea
Toastie
Jam
Jelly
Chips
Crisps
Biscuits
Takeaway
Dodgy
Gutted
Cheers
plaster
Elevator
Bathroom
Eat dinner
Grilled cheese
Jelly
Jell-O
French fries
Chips
Cookies
Takeout
Bad or sneaky
If something goes wrong
Thank you
Band-Aid