Australia, the big Western country down-under. This country is a wonder of unique landscapes, animals and geography. It's a big player in world politics these days, and stands among the leading countries in quality of life and scientific research. What do YOU know about Australia?
In 1606, The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline.
18th century
17th century
15th century
16th century
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Why is the emu and the kangaroo depicted on Australia's Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
They were thought to represent a nation always progressing forward.
Because they symbolize Australian nature.
Because the designer had a love for these animals.
Because they represent resilience to their surroundings.
Because they are animals that can't walk back.
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Which is the largest desert in Australia?
The Great Victorian Desert
The Great Sandy Desert
Gibson Desert
Tanami Desert
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Which of these famous actors is NOT Australian?
Sam Neill is in fact a New Zealander.
Cate Blanchett
Hugh Jackman
Sam Neill
Nicole Kidman
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True or False: There are as many sheep as people in Australia
True
False, there are more humans
False, there are more sheep
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Which of these famous music groups or singers are NOT (at least partly) Australian?
Pink Floyd is a British band.
Men At Work
Pink Floyd
Nick Cave
Kylie Miogue
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What is the name given to a male kangaroo?
Bull
Bill
Boomer
Boxer
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From 2018 until now (2021), who has been the Prime Minister of Australia?
Sebastian Kurz
Jacinda Ardern
Scott Morrison
Christian Ntsay
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True or False: Australia has a wild population of camels.
False
True
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A very famous Australian soap opera is called 'Home and...
It is still going, since 1988!
Away.'
Husbands.'
Family.'
Garden.'
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How many time zones are there in Australia?
Three
One
Five
Six
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What is the most populated state in Australia?
The second most populated is Victoria, with about 2 million less people.
Victoria
Western Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
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It doesn't seem like you know much about Australia, as your scores were low. Maybe it just doesn't interest you, or... READ MOREIt doesn't seem like you know much about Australia, as your scores were low. Maybe it just doesn't interest you, or maybe you want to learn more. In any case, Australia is a big player in the world stage these days, so a little knowledge doesn't hurt! Check your answers below to see your mistakes or try again.
You definitely know quite a bit about Australia. You probably have some intellectual curiosity or you pay attention to... READ MOREYou definitely know quite a bit about Australia. You probably have some intellectual curiosity or you pay attention to the pieces of the puzzle you hear about this country. Whether you've been or not, I'm sure you'd be appreciated down under for what you know, and you can check what you don't know in the mistakes and the correct answers shown below.
Wow, you aced this test! Are you Australian? Or maybe you've been to this continent / country before? In any case, you... READ MOREWow, you aced this test! Are you Australian? Or maybe you've been to this continent / country before? In any case, you have an impressive knowledge of this country. We're super impressed and we guess you're either a person of the world with huge amounts of knowledge or you know a lot about Australia or both! We bow before you.
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