2. • Canberra is the capital (360 000 people)
• 23 million inhabitants
• Sixth largest country in the world (8 mio. km²)
• Head of the state is Queen Elisabeth II. (Commonwealth)
• World famous for its unique wildlife, outstanding landmarks and
beautiful cities
• Consists of the 6 states Western Australia, South Australia,
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the island state Tasmania
and ot the 2 territories Northern Territory and Australian Capital
Territory
Australia
18. • Campervan is best for exploring the country
• Camping is free at many beautiful places
• Greyhound bus is cheap and goes everywhere
• Hostels are very common in each town
Travelling in Australia
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21. • Biggest city in Australia (4.9 millions)
• State Capital of New South Wales
• One of the world‘s largest natural harbours
• World famous for its Opera House
• Beautiful beaches surround the city
Sydney
22. Melbourne
• Second largest city (3 millions)
• State Capital of Victoria
• Cultural Capital of Australia
• Host City of the annual Australian Open
23. • „Outback“ means to be far away from civilization
• Is made up of deserts and tropical rainforests
• Challenging living conditions for humans and animals in the desert
areas
• Many sacred Aboriginal sites
The Outback
24. • Dry desert country
• Ayers Rock (Uluru) most spiritual place for the Aborigines
• Uluru is a large (800m above sealevel - 350m above the country)
sandstone rock
• Olgas (Kata Tjuta) are a group of 36 sandstone rocks
• Highest is Mount Olga (1069m above sealevel – 500m above the
country)
• Beautiful sunsets and great hiking opportunities
The Red Centre
25. • In the Northern Territory
• One of the most beautiful nationalparks in Australia
• Famous for the beautiful landscape and the animals
• Perfect for watching wildlife (crocodiles)
• Rock art
Kakadu Nationalpark
26. • Tropical Rainforests (Top End)
• Barriere Reef (Biggest coral reef in the world)
• Famous coastline (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast)
• Fraser Island - biggest island made of sand (125km long, 15km wide)
• Famous 75-Mile-Beach on Fraser Island
• Beautiful city Brisbane
East Coast
27. Brisbane
• Capital of Queensland
• Third largest city (Population of 1.7 million)
• Beautiful bay area
• Famous for nightlife and the cafe scene
• Great climate the whole year round
• Surrounded by beautiful beaches and rainforest
• In the middle of the famous coastline (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast)
28. • Sunny city Perth (2 million inhabitants)
• Quokkas on Rottnest Island
• Pinnacles Desert
• Many nationalparks and world heritage sites
• Dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Camel ride in Broome
• Outback experiences, beautiful coastline, wildflowers and pink lakes
Western Australia
