1. Welcome to Australia Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics Dong Fang College Toriano Cook

2. National Flag of Australia The Union Jack for the United Kingdom. One large 7-pointed star, “Commonwealth star” 5 white stars, to represent the ‘Southern Cross’ constellation

3. “Southern Cross” Constellation

4. Location of Australia From Hangzhou to Sydney, Australia is 7,844 kilometers.

5. What time is it? 7:36 a.m. (morning in Chang’an) 9:36 a.m. (morning in Sydney) Season: FallSeason: Spring 2 hour difference

6. The Hemispheres January is in the winter. Hurricanes and tropical storms move from east to west North Pole warmer Polar bears January is summer. Hurricanes and tropical storms move from west to east. South Pole cooler Penguin

7. The “Land Down Under” States (and capital cities): New South Wales (Sydney) Victoria (Melbourne) Queensland (Brisbane) South Australia (Adelaide) Western Australia (Perth) Tasmania (Hobart) Territory: Northern Territory (Darwin) Capital City: Canberra Largest cities are Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

8. The “Land Down Under” Australia’s outback is very dry and flat (desert). Very few people live in the outback. Most of the people live in the cities and towns on the coast. Large country is also considered a continent. Sometimes Australia is considered to be a part of Oceania.

9. Great Barrier Reef Largest coral reef ( 珊瑚礁 ) in the world. It is so large it can be seen from outer space! 400 different species of coral and thousands of different types of sea life.

10. Great Barrier Reef

11. Uluru (Ayers Rock)

12. In central Australia The world’s largest rock. Changes colors throughout the day. Very important place to many of the Native people in Australia Bad luck to touch certain parts of it or remove stones from it! Very popular tourist site Uluru (Ayers Rock)

13. “A dingo ate my baby!” 1982, mother claimed a dingo took her baby from a tent on Ayers Rock. People believed she made the story up and killed her baby. She went to prison for 10 years. Recently evidence was found that a dingo did eat her baby. The Native people always believed it was a dingo attack. Bad luck for the family to camp on the rock!

14. Regions of Australia: Eastern Highlands

15. Regions of Australia: Central Lowlands

16. Regions of Australia: Western Plateau

17. Major Cities of Australia Over two-thirds (60%) of the population lives in big cities. The capital city, Canberra, means ‘meeting place’ in Aborigines (native people of Australia) language. Sydney is the largest city, with a population of 4.4 million. Most people live in ‘Greater Sydney’ in the suburbs. The capital city of each state is the largest city. Brisbane in Queensland, lies on the famous Australian Gold Coast. Adelaide in South Australia, is a center of arts and cultural festivals. Darwin, the largest most Northern city in the Northern Territory, is known as Australia’s Gateway to Asia.

18. Canberra

19. Melbourne

20. Sydney

21. Perth

22. Brisbane

23. Darwin

24. Adelaide

25. Adelaide – Chinatown

26. The Aborigines They are the native people of Australia. They have lived on the land for about 40,000. They are credited with creating the returning boomerang.

27. English Imperialism

28. ‘Discovery’ of Australia In 1770, an English explorer, James Cook became the first European to reach the island continent. He named the island New South Wales. It was later changed to Australia (From Latin wor, australis, meaning southern.)

29. Colonization by the British Because of overcrowded prisons and growing population in London and the loss of America, Britain needed new land to expand. 1787, sent 11 ships to Australia carrying 1,500 people (759 prisoners!) The ship arrived on January 26, 1788 (the day is now a national holiday, Australia Day). Britain continued to send its prisoners to Australia, with a growing agriculture and farm industry. Australia’s population began to grew with immigrant workers from Britain, Ireland, Europe, North America and China.

30. The 19 th Century In 1800s, Australians moved west across the country. Most workers raised cattle and sheep for export back to Britain (cowboys, Jackeroo / Jilleroo ). 1850s, population increased largely due to discovery of gold ( The Gold Rush ). 1868, Britain stopped sending prisoners to Australia. During 1880s, ideas of federation began to spread. Important to become a nation to defend against European countries and Japan from invading Australia. Wanted uniform policies on taxes, immigration and defense to protect Australia.

31. Independent Australia In 1901, Australia became a nation, as a part of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The nation passed the Immigration Restriction Act, which created a “White Australia Policy”. The policy forced new immigrants to take and pass an English exam. Immigration of people from ‘non-white’ countries was denied. Programs of assimilation for Native Australians ( Aborigines ) into white Australian culture. Took native children from their parents and gave them with white Australian parents. Massacres and killings of Native Australians.

32. Australia During World Wars As a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Australians fought with UK during World War I. Boom in the economy. During World War II, Australia fought in Europe with Britain. Australia had to fight against Japanese invasion. Britain was fighting Germany, could not help them. Had to turn to the United States for help against Japan. Ties with Britain weakened and those with the US grew stronger, but Australia had to change society. With the loss of so many lives and the influence of America, Australia slowly began to change its racist immigration policies.

33. Australia Today Today, Australia has become a very diverse country. Economics are very well Cultures from all over the world make up the New Australian culture Has developed a very strong relationship with: Nations of the West Other English speaking countries Asia countries (Search for flight MH-370, Australia giving most resources)

34. The Government of the Commonwealth of Australia Federal constitution in 1901 Mix of British and American government systems. Composed of three branches of government: Judiciary: courts Legislature: an Australian Parliament Executive: Prime Minister A British dominion; ‘Head of State’ is between the Queen of Australia (the Queen of the UK) and the Governor General. There is a Prime Minister, placed through public elections. Australia is one of few countries where all adults must vote in elections.

35. Prime Minister: Tony Abbott

36. What do they say? G’day: good day mate: friend Oz: Australia Ozzie: Australian dinky do: the real thing barbie : BBQ boomer: big kangaroo salty: crocodile beaut: great mum: mother ta ta: good bye dunny: toilet

37. Changing Australian Culture Today, much of Australia is a mix of all worlds TV and movies from America Sports and traditions from Britain Identity and legends from Aboriginal Australians Food from Asia, Europe, Middle East and Americas Because Australia is a very large country with a relatively small population, it is very open to immigration. Like the US, Australia is country of immigrants.

38. Australians From Around The World

39. Traditional Australian Like the language, most customs (holidays), religion, food and music come from Britain. Many of these ‘British traits’ have been adapted to life and ways of living in Australia. Because Christmas is in the summer, people have outdoor parties to celebrate. Although a young country, there are many symbols that are truly Australian. Because it is unlike many other countries, Australians are very proud of their culture.

40. Joey

41. Vegemite

42. Akubra hat

43. Crocodile Dundee

44. Sydney Opera House

45. Boomerang

46. Thongs

47. “Boxing Kangaroo”

48. Aboriginal Australia National Flag

49. The ‘Australian Dollar’

50. Pavlova

51. Australian Facts Cricket is the national sport of Australia. Other popular team sports are Rugby, Soccer and Australian football (‘Aussie Rules Football). Most people live in single-story homes. Apartment buildings are rare in Australia. Some children live very far from schools and attend school at home online. “Schools of the Air”

52. Australian Rules Football Australian Football, commonly called ‘Aussie Rules’ Started in 1849 in Melbourne First played as ‘football’ (soccer), but first matches had no exact rules Australian Football League (AFL) Mix of football/soccer, rugby Always played on cricket grounds The most popular sport in Australia

53. Marsupials: mammals with pouches Kangaroo Koala Wombat Wallaby Tasmanian Devil

54. Egg Laying Mammals Mammals that hatch their young from eggs. Platypus Spiny anteater

55. Other Common Animals of Australia emu

56. Other Common Animals of Australia dingo

57. Other Common Animals of Australia Salt-water crocodile

58. Other Common Animals of Australia Kookaburra

59. Other Common Animals of Australia Great White Shark

60. Other Common Animals of Australia Frilled Lizard

61. Other Common Animals of Australia Lots of poisonous snakes!