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Australia and its people

1.      Our people

 


a.      Indigenous Australians:

·        First inhabitants: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

·        Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.

·        Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for 40000 and 60000 years.

·        Torres Strait Islander are from islands to the north of Queensland.

b.      Early days of European settlement:

·        Started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

·        The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip.

·        Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland.

·        In1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

c.      The nation of Australia:

·        In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

·        Australia ‘s population: about 22 million people.

·        Australia’s national languages: English.

·        Over 200 languages are spoken.

 

2.      Australia’s states and territories:

 

a.      The states (6 states) – their capitals

·        New South Wales – Sydney.

·        Victoria – Melbourne.

·        Queensland – Brisbane.

·        Western Australia – Perth.

·        South Australia – Adelaide.

·        Tasmania – Hobart.

b.      Territories - their capitals

·        Australian Capital Territory – Canberra.

·        Northern Territory – Darwin.

 

3.      Tradition and symbols:

 

a.      Important days for Australian:

·        Australia day: On 26 January each year we celebrate Australia Day, celebrate all that is great about Australia and being Australian. It is the day that we honour history and all people who have made this nation great. It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788 to set up a convict settlement.

·        Anzac Day: is observed on 25 April each year. Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915. We remember the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflict and peacekeeping operations.

b.      Australia’s flags: (3 official flags)

·        The Australian National Flag: blue, white and red:

·        The Australian Aboriginal Flag: black, red and yellow:

·        The Torres Strait Islander Flag: green, blue, black and white:

c.      Commonwealth Coat of Arms:

·        Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia.

·        Represents our national unity, identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

d.      National flowers:

·        Golden wattle

·        It has bright green leaves and many golden yellow flower in spring.

e.      National colours: green, and gold

f.       National gemstone: the opal

g.      Australia’s national anthem: Advance Australia fair.


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