Land of Kangaroos Australia

By Angel | August 21, 2007 12:05 am |
Categories:
Countries,Sightseeings


Sun-Kissed Sydney, Australia

Australia (the official name – the Commonwealth of Australia) can be named the smallest continent between the two oceans: the Pacific and the Indian one. But, actually, Australia is washed by 3 oceans. Australian capital is entitled Canberra. Australia is an incredibly large country, it has everything: mountains, desert areas, fertile regions etc. Population of this country is rather large 21 million. If to turn to etymology, Australia is a Latin-word, and it can be interpreted as “South Land”. The territorial division of Australia is rather interesting, it comprises of 6 states, 2 mainland territories and some other areas and each “piece of a land” has its own authorities. This country is a vivid example, how people, population can overcome the difficulties of nature, because Australia is mainly a desert.

Australia considered being the land of wallaroos, nature diversity and rapid economic development. Some of these statement are true, some not. Do you want o find out the truth

By the way, despite its unfavorable natural conditions, Australia can be proud of its natural diversity. Kangaroos live here together with koalas, emus, flying opossums and other rare animals and birds.

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) at Sunset, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia!

But, very often we write information, that can be found almost in any encyclopedia, I just will try to make an exception: so, the most interesting facts about Australia.

  • Australian Christmas Holiday is in summer
  • According to the statistic data: there are 9 sheep in Australia (by the way, for every person)
  • Moreover, Australia is the biggest island in the world
  • Tasmania is the smallest state among those 6 in Australia
  • Lake Eyre is the hottest place in the whole Australia
  • The highest temperature was reported in 1889 in Queensland (53 degrees above zero)
  • There are different koalas in different parts of Australia
  • Nowadays, koala belongs to the endangered animals, because people are chasing it for their fur
  • Australia considered to be the smallest continent in the world
  • More than 20 percent of Australians are smokers
  • The most popular kinds of sports in Australia are: golf, aerobics and tennis
  • 3 percent of Australian population work in the field of tourism
  • Australians pay great attention to the development of agriculture

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia!

Eroded Granite, Cheynes Beach, Australia

Hopetoun Falls, Aire River, Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia

Old Spinifex Rings, Little Sandy Desert, Australia

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13 opinions for

Land of Kangaroos Australia

  • OOM | August 22nd, 2007 at 4:08 am

    Beautiful. Speechless.

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  • BloggingMix | August 22nd, 2007 at 4:55 am

    Nice place. I’ve been to Sydney for a couple of times. Hope to visit the capital next time.

    Good luck to your blog!

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    • Sydney | September 1st, 2009 at 3:37 pm

      Hey,My name is Sydney!!!!!!
      Cool,but i havent been to sydney!!I wanna go!!they should make everyone who has the name sydney she get in there for FREE!!!!!!

      Reply
  • Angel | August 22nd, 2007 at 7:14 am

    Hello! Thank you for such pleasant comments! Personally I have never been to Australia, but I’ve got a friend there. Uhhh!!! She says it is incredible country!

    Reply
  • kiwi boy | December 19th, 2008 at 11:47 am

    i love your pics they took my breath away i Especially love the one of sydney at dusk i now have it as my desk top lol

    Reply
  • Anny Chih | January 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Beautiful Pictures!

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  • Sydney | May 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am

    I love Sydney!!!!!!!!Its pretty and it’s my name!

    Reply
  • Chris | August 5th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    HI there

    Can I use your Kata Tjuta image please for our web site

    Reply
  • Chris (Not the same chris as above.) | June 1st, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Go to Melbourne in summertime. It’s far better than Sydney. (I don’t think so in winter though.)

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  • Kevin | July 30th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Hey there I have never been but it is the only place in the world that I would love to move to I hope one day soon I will move out there the US is a very hard place to live in and its not getting better here

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  • [...] in Travel Greetings, yes we are back from our short excursion over the ditch to the land of kangaroos and blowflies! [...]

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  • sydney lover | April 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am

    I loved the pictures ! I’ve never been to australia, but I’m thinking of goin there this summer cuz someone special is moving to australia this summer :( I love u W!

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  • chazzalinko | June 10th, 2011 at 3:45 am

    I love australia. It actually does have pretty much everything (jungle, bush, forest, mountains, developed cities, desert, deserted beaches and really rare animals.) And Melbourne is actually the best city, its just better for some reason. I know many people who agree with me. Were also a really sporty country!

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