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Location
The Resume
(January 1, 1901- )
Continent in Oceania
Claimed by the UK (1770) and gained independence from the UK (January 1, 1901)
UK used Australia as a criminal colony (1788-1868)
Nicknamed 'Down Under' and 'Oz'
Native Australians are Aborigines
Made up of Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory
World's oldest, smallest, driest and flattest continent, but sixth-largest country
Why Australia might be annoying
The country has had severe droughts.
On cold nights, aborigines huddle with their dogs to stay warm.
Temperature is rated in dogs-per-man. A four-dog night is absolutely freezing.
Tasmania is a major supplier of opiates.
The world record for a kangaroo high jump is six feet.
They gave us Yahoo Serious and Paul Hogan.
There are more than twice as many kangaroos as people.
The tradition of naming hurricanes came from an Australian forecaster who spitefully named these tropical storms after politicians he didn't like.
Their most popular pizza topping is eggs.
Why Australia might not be annoying
It boasts unique animals, flora and fauna.
It is home to Kangaroos, Platypus, Koala Bears and 10-foot long earth worms.
It has the largest coral reef (Great Barrier Reef - one of the seven natural wonders of the world).
It has a close to 100% literacy.
Their national airline QANTAS has never had a fatal accident.
It was the second country to give women the right to vote (1902).
See related: Australia, Australia Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island (Australia), Cocos (Keeling) Island, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Norfolk Island
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