2. Do you know where and what is
Australia ?
O Australia is a country, and continent,
surrounded by the Indian and Pacific
oceans. Its major cities – Sydney, Brisbane,
Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide – are coastal,
but its capital, Canberra, is inland and
nicknamed the "Bush Capital." The country
is known for its Sydney Opera House, Great
Barrier Reef, the vast Outback (interior
desert wilderness) and unique animal
species including kangaroos, duck-billed
platypuses., etc.
3. O Capital: Canberra
O Dialing code: +61
O ISO code: AUS
O Prime minister: Malcolm Turnbull
O Population: 23.13 million (2013) World Bank
O Currency: Australian dollar
4. Some key values that reflect the Australian
way of life include:
O Freedom of speech
O Freedom of religion
O Democracy
O Equality regardless of sex, marital status, religion, nationality,
disability or sexual preference
O Peacefulness
O A 'fair go' (equal opportunity) for all and support for the
underdog.
In most practical ways, Australia is an egalitarian society
in that there are no formal class distinctions. There is no
segregation between people of different incomes or backgrounds
and everyone is free to live where they like, attend university and
follow whichever religion and occupation they choose.
5. What are Australians like?
O In the workplace and among friends, Australians generally call
each other by their first names. When meeting someone for the
first time, it is usual to shake the person's right hand with your
right hand. People who do not know each other generally do not
kiss or hug when meeting. Australians show respect by looking
people in the eye, however they don’t stand as close or have as
much physical contact (such as hugs and kisses) as other
cultures.
O You may find that your Australian friends have difficulty
pronouncing your name, at first. Be patient and prepared that you
may need to repeat your name or say it slowly at the beginning.
As friendships develop, you may find that your friends give you a
nickname, which is very common in Australia and is a form of
endearment.
6. Sporting culture
Men and women
O Australians love their sport and
most people watch the finals of
major sporting events, even if they
don't normally have an interest in
the sport.
O Men and women are treated equally in
Australia. Women make up nearly 50%
of the workforce and most women remain
in the workplace after they marry, and
many after they’ve had children.
O There are no social rules regarding
friendships or dating in Australia.
Friendships with members of the opposite
sex, and social events with both sexes are
common.
O People in Australia generally don't have
servants, and men and women equally
share the cooking and domestic duties in
the home.
7. 12 Interesting Facts About
Australia
1. Australia has many International Students.
2. Australia has 7 from 100 the best Universities in the
world.
3. Australia achieves the best high education system
number 12.
4. It has 5 from 30 the best cities in the world.
5. It has 15 winners of Nobel award.
6. It is called as the city which has best facilities in education
(journal, science research).
7. It has the longest Dingo fence.
8. Flying doctor.
9. It is epithet as sheep’ city.
10. It has famous building ‘The House of Opera’
11. It has special island for 160.0000 convicts.
12. It provides 200 Australian Dollars for Scholarship.
8. The best Tourist Destinations
in Australia
1. Ayers Rock
2. The Great Barrier Reef
3. Kangaroo Island
4. The Great Ocean Road
5. National Park Kakadu
6. Sydney Opera House
7. Wilpena Pound
8. Fraser Island
9. McKenzie Waterfall
9. O Ayers Rock
Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive
landmarks in Australia. A huge chunk of sandstone
and a ‘true’ monolith, it resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park. Ayers Rock is located down towards
the southwest corner of the Northern Territory and
close to the geographic centre of Australia.
10. O The Great Barrier Reef
the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking
beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an
abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef
systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical
islands with some of the worlds most beautiful sun-soaked, golden
beaches. Because of its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has
become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations.
11. Kangaroo Island The Great Ocean Road
O Kangaroo Island is just off the
mainland of South Australia,
below Adelaide. It's known for
its diverse wildlife and nature
reserves, including Flinders
Chase National Park and its
kangaroos, wallabies, koalas
and many bird species.
O The Great Ocean Road is an
Australian National Heritage
listed 243 kilometres stretch of
road along the south-eastern
coast of Australia between the
Victorian cities of Torquay and
Allansford.
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13. National Park Kakadu Sydney Opera House
O Kakadu national park is a
World Heritage listed area
that has been listed for it's
cultural and natural
heritage and Kakadu is the
largest terrestrial national
park in Australia.
O The Sydney Opera House is
Australia's most recognisable
building and is an icon of
Australia's creative and
technical achievement.
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15. Wilpena Pound Fraser Island
O Wilpena Pound is a natural
amphitheatre of mountains
located 429 kilometres
north of Adelaide, South
Australia, Australia in the
heart of the Flinders
Ranges National Park.
O Fraser Island, off Australia’s
eastern Queensland coast, is
the world's largest sand
island, stretching over
120km.
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17. O McKenzie Waterfall
this waterfall is located in west of
Melbourne. The biggest waterfall in National Park
Grampians.
18. Australian Cuisine
O Grilled kangaroo
O Crocodile
O Barbecued Shrimp
O Pie
O Lamington
O Burgers
O Sausage Rolls
O Steak
O Dim Sum
O Potato Cakes
O Fish and Chips
O Pavlova
