Historical Information about Australia

This is the page where you can find historical information about Australia.

Please click here for the words to the Australian National Anthem and other Australian songs.

Please click here to view each states flora and fauna emblems and the Australian coat of arms.

Australia's national colours are Green and Gold which are taken from Australia's floral emblem, the Golden Wattle.

We also have a Forum where you can chat to other people all about Australia. Maybe you have a question before visiting here, or perhaps some advice on something. Click here to enter the forum and see if there are any topics that interest you.

Australia, affectionally known as "The Land Down Under" has a population of 18,508,000 people which is approximately 0.3% of the worlds population. 94% of those people are European, 4.5% Asian and 1.5% Aboriginal.

Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere and Australia is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent.

The bulk of population is concentrated along the east, south-east and south-west coast.

The total area of Australia is 7,682,292 square km's. 3200 km's north to south, and 4000 km's east to west.

Australia is the 6th largest country in the world. A little smaller than the United States.

Click on one of the below links to read more information about some of Australia's history.

Captain James Cook landed on the Australian shore at Botany Bay on April 28th, 1770.

The First Fleet in 1787, were so overcrowded that 732 convicts along with 641 civilians were shipped to Port Jackson NSW which would later become known as Sydney. This landing took place on January 26th, 1788 and each year, on this day, it is declared a public holiday to commemorate the landing of the first settlers. This day is better known as, Australia Day.