"THE LAND OF OZ"
"Advance Australia Fair"
Australia is one of the most urbanised nations on earth, with most people living in a handful of coastal cities, particularly in the SE.
At June 1990, 71.2% of all the Australian population (approx 18,000,000) lived in the combined state and territory capitals and 6 other major cities. However
the continent as a whole has a very low population density of just 2 person per sq. kilometre.
After many years of living off the land Australia's economy has found a new direction, with the tourism industry now the nation's largest export earner.
Visitors to Australia continue to be attracted by Sydney's Opera House &
Harbour Bridge,
Great Barrier Reef,
Gold Coast,
Cairns & the
Outback, where you will find Uluru in the
Northern Territory.
Most of the many thousands of animal & bird species found in Australia do not occur naturally elsewhere. Some of these native creatures have evolved adaptions
that are highly unusual, but others have developed along lines remarkably similar to unrelated species in other parts of the world. Some of these rare species include the monotremes (ancient animals of obscure ancestry). These animals lay eggs and incubate them in a pouch. An example of these include the
platypus and a family of
echidnas.
Below are some pictures and links of our most well know species if you would like to know more about them, click on the pics.
While the billy boils for smoko, find a tree stump to sit, smell the fresh air and listen to the birdsong.
Aussie Info:
Aussie Tucker Typical Aussie tucker (food) Damper and a pannikin of billy tea...no comparison!!!.
Australian Poetry A collection of some our best Australian Poets.
Australiana Links, to all things Australian.
Aussie slang words An example of our every day language explained..*g* well..at least trying to.
True Blue Aussie Slang A comparison of American to Australian words, bit of a *giggle* really.
Akubra Hat Dinky di Aussie headware.
The good ole Gum Tree Source of food for the Australian Koala & eucalyptus oil.
Bush Tucker Man Les Hiddins - an expert in bush survival.
Pro Hart A famous Australian artist.
John Farnham An Australian music icon!!!
John Williamson Popular Australina isnger/song-writer. Hear him say a dinky-di Aussie G'day
Mark's Australian Camping Safari Itinerary Red Centre, Darwin, Barrier Reef Camping Safari, see beautiful photos provided by Australian Pacific Tours.
Aussie Gifts from Down Under Very unique gifts with an Aussie flair..*s*
Wattle Women of Australia A unique online group of ladies in the Australian region.
Here you will find the words and music to what the majority of
Australian'sclassify as our "REAL" National Anthem, it was written by
A. B. (Banjo) Paterson, Australia's most famous poet
"Waltzing Matilda"
These Australian sounds you are hearing are a combination of the Didgeridoo which is a musical instrument made and used by the Aboriginies,
the Kookaburra & other native Australian birds.
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