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Fun Facts about Australia
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Australia is the world’s 6th largest country by area.
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Due to its large size and isolation from the rest of the world, Australia is sometimes known as the ‘island continent’.
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A desert area known as the ‘outback’ covers much of the land.
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The name ‘Australia’ comes from the Latin word ‘australis’, meaning southern.
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It is estimated the humans have lived in Australia for around 45000 years.
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The indigenous people of Australia are Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.
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The highest mountain on mainland Australia is Mt Kosciuszko, standing 2228m (7310ft) above sea level.
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The world’s largest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef found off the north-eastern coast of Australia.
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Australia has a range of different landscapes, including urban areas, mountain ranges, deserts and rain forests.
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Australia is home to a variety of unique animals, including the koala, kangaroo, emu, kookaburra and platypus.
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Although they usually keep to themselves, there are a range of dangerous snakes in Australia, such as the Brown Snake, Tiger Snake and Taipan.
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Australia has over 750 different reptile species, more than any other country in the world.