AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA

the largest island in the world - BOURGEOIS Léa 1G8

Summary

Geographical location

Particularities and Australian cultures

Australian artists

The history of Australia and its people

My vision of Australia

On the world map

Main cities in Australia

The Australian landscapes

01. Geographical location

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A. On the world map

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Coral sea

Tasman sea

Indian Ocean

A. On the world map

B. Main cities in Australia

By number of inhabitants

- Sidney ( New South Wales ) - Melbourne ( Victoria ) - Brisbane ( Queensland ) - Perth ( Western Australia ) - Adelaide ( South Australia ) - Goald Coast ( Queensland ) - Canberra ( New South Wales ) - Hobart ( Tasmania ) - Darwin ( Northern Territory ) ... And more !

FACTS

It has 10 deserts, including the Grand Desert of Victoria which covers 5% of the country

Only the coast is spared by drought

80% of the Australian territory is made up of arid deserts.Apart from Antarctica, it is the most arid country on the planet

Australian climate map

However Australia has a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife...

C. The Australian landscapes

Mountains of the Australian Cordillera to the north

Great Ocean Road Misty Ridges

Snowy Mountains

Great Barrier Reef

Daintree National Park

Red Centre : Uluru

Red Centre

Australia

People

That the Australian people will never put work above family or friends (at least most). There you start early to leave early and enjoy life later. The key word is quality of life and, within each context, the local population does everything to find it. In fact, quality of life is all about respect, social equality and trust. Perhaps that is why in Australia people do not need to be in a leadership position to earn well and be respected.

Australians are excited and reserved at the same time. They love the hustle and bustle and enjoy life. Australian Customs: 1. A lot of energy; 2.Punctuality; 3.Love of nature; 4. Confidence; 5.Acid humor.

LANGUAGE

Australian English had, and still has, aboriginal languages as one of its greatest influencers. For example, the words boomerang, kangaroo and koala are of Aboriginal origin. Much of the Australian is accent and pronunciation, which tend to shorten and even alter the ending of several words.

Australian English, a mix of traditional English, other languages and even immigration influences that over time have been adapted and transformed to form the current Australian way of speaking.

Political System

CuRRENCY

The Australian dollar is the official currency of Australia and has the symbol $ or A $ (to distinguish it from other dollars) and the code AUD. It is divisible into 100 cents and is issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

The Australian Constitution of 1901 established a federal system of government. Under this system, powers are distributed between a national government (the Commonwealth) and the six States (The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory have self-government arrangements). The Constitution defines the boundaries of law-making powers between the Commonwealth and the States/Territories.

Flag

The Australian national flag features a large seven-pointed star, a five-star tale, the Southern Cross and a small United Kingdom flag. The seven-pointed star is known as the Federation Star, as each end represents one of the six states and territories in the country.

2. Particularities and Australian cultures

A. Flora and fauna

C. The sports Australians practise the most

B. Typically Australian food

D. Some Australian traditions

A. Flora and fauna

Australia has a very diverse fauna and flora. Both terrestrial and marine This diversity due to the island’s isolation is unique in the world

* Flora * Fauna

B. Tipically Australian food

Australia is a multicultural country and this is reflected in the food field :

Here is a top 5 Australian culinary specialties !

• The Australian barbecue
• The "Tim Tam"
• Vegemite tartines
• The Anzac biscuits
• The "Meat Pie"

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C. The sports Australians practise the most

Sport has a very important place in the lives of Australians. Especially collective sports

Here is a top 5 most practiced and followed sports in Australia !

• Australian football ( footy ) : This sport mixes 2 sports : rugby and football. 2 teams compete on an oval field, the goal is to score the most goal between 2 posts.
• Soccer
• Rugby
• Netball : It’s a basketball spin-off between two teams of seven players. It’s the main women’s collective sport in the country. There are also mixed competitions
• Cricket : This is one of the most followed and practiced activities. Teams representing each Australian state compete in competition. Sometimes the matches are very long and can last several days

If you press the names of 3 of these sports, you will find an explanatory video

D. Some Australian traditions

Australia is a country with many traditions---

The Australian people are heirs of the aborigines and thus perpetuate the traditions of their ancestors. They learn traditional songs and dances. Australians pay tribute to their heritage.

Indeed this country is based on colonialism. Australia is now a multicultural country

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Many festivities are celebrated to perpetuate the country’s culture

" Sheep have feet of gold, and wherever they pass the ground becomes gold dust. "

Australian proverbs and sayings (1992)

" Better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies."

Arthur Calwell’s proverb; Thoughts (1896-1973)

"If you start a boomerang, you run the risk of getting it in your head."

Australian proverbs and sayings (1992)

Some Australian proverbs

Australia is a country with a great artistic culture. Many well-known celebrities come from Australia. They include actors, writers, painters and athletes.

Actors

Writers

Painters

Athletes

Frederick McCubbin

Hugh Jackman

Cathy Freeman

Peter Carey

03. Australian Artist

4. The history of Australia and its people

Australia has an ancien past, refers to the Aboriginal community that lived in Australia and their descent. Australia is an old contry with its own culture and traditions. Today Australia society is mixed with people of different origins, customs.

Unfortunately to get there the country went through a dark period. Indeed, Australia is a country based on colonialism, it is a former English colony. That is why this country has track record of mistreating of aborigenes by white settlers.

4. The history of Australia and its people

For example we can talk about the "Stolen Generation"

Until the 1970s a law was applied in Australia

Any Aboriginal child who seemed to have withe ancesters could be snatched from their families in order to "assimilate them into the Australian society" On top of that, among thus mixed children there were two categories :

light-skinned colours

Adopted by an European family

darker-skinned colours

sent to missionary camps

4. The history of Australia and its people

For example we can talk about the "Stolen Generation"

Here is a video testimonial ( interview )

4. The history of Australia and its people

This is an awfull practise based on origins and physical appearence ( a form of racism )

So we can understand why today the Australians created festivities like the ones that were mentioned earlier. They thus keep alive the memory of these events and apologise.

Even though the situation has improved considerably, there are still some conflicts between these communities. Some people remain closed in their minds. Nothing is perfect

That is why events like "Harmony Day" must continue to exist

CHRONOLOGY

* Prime Minister refuses to formally apologize to Aborigines on behalf of the Australian state

Bruce Trevorrow receives financial compensation from the court

End of the Aboriginal Children’s Act

National Sorry Day

Today

1997

1970

1998

1999

2007

2008

the Bringing Them Home report exposed the “stolen generations” scandal.

Parliament passes a motion expressing its “deep and sincere regret about the Aboriginal children who have been taken from their parents.” *

During a parliamentary session Kevin Rudd delivers the speech of repentance and forgiveness.

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5. My vision of Australia

Travel to Australia

To conclude, I would like to travel to Australia. It is a very beautiful country and full of specificities

What I love about Australia

Video : Best places to visit in Australia

• The diversity of animals
• The food looks very good
• A very interesting culture and traditions
• A real change compared to France
• I wish I could travel there to discover new people, I don’t travel much
• The Australians look welcoming

Which scares me a little

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• All the strange and dangerous animals that can be found there

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