Australia

ABOUT AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA IS THE LARGEST COUNTRY BY AREA IN OCEANIA AND THE WORLD'S 6th LARGEST COUNTRY.IT A VARIETY OF LANDSCAPES AND CLIMATES,WITH DESERTS IN THE CENTRE,TROPICAL RAINFORESTS IN THE NORTH-EAST, TROPICAL SAVANNAS IN THE NORTH AND MOUNTAIN RANGES IN THE SOUTH-EAST.AUSTRALIA'S POPULATION OF NEARLY 27 MILLION.AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL IS CANBERRA,LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST BETWEEN THE LARGER AND MORE IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL CENTRES OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.AUSTRALIA CONTAINS SIX STATES. THAT IS NEW SOUTH WALES,VICTORIA,QUEENSLAND,WESTERN AUSTRALIA,SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND TASMINIA.

Some of the most popular and traditional Australian food names are

Vegemite, a salty yeast spread that is often eaten on toast
Fairy bread, a slice of white bread with butter and sprinkles
Tim Tams, a chocolate-coated biscuit with a creamy filling
Meat pies, a pastry filled with minced meat and gravy
Anzac biscuits, a crunchy oatmeal cookie with golden syrup
Chicken parmigiana, a chicken schnitzel topped with tomato sauce and cheese
Fish and chips, a deep-fried fish fillet and potato fries
Pavlova, a meringue cake with whipped cream and fruit
Kangaroo, a lean and gamey meat from the native animal
Lamingtons, a sponge cake coated with chocolate and coconut

DIFFERENT RACES IN AUSTRALIA

Understanding the history of colonization and immigration in Australia helps to understand the current makeup of ethnic backgrounds found today. British continue to be the majority with 67.4% of the population. This is followed by other European ethnicities: Irish (8.7%), Italian (3.8%), and German (3.7%). Those of Chinese ethnicity represent 3.6% of the population and the Aboriginal, and Native Australians are now only 3%. Other ethnicities can also be found, though in smaller numbers: Indian (1.7%), Greek (1.6%), Dutch (1.2%), and Other (5.3%). The “Other” ethnicity includes individuals from many countries, particularly European and Asian.

LANGUAGE

Australia has a linguistic diversity with over 40 languages commonly spoken. The main language spoken is Australian English with a unique accent and slight variation. Indigenous languages are culturally significant but endangered. Community languages such as Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Punjabi, Greek, Italian, and Hindi are influenced by immigration waves. Over 250 Australian Aboriginal languages are thought to have existed at the time of first European contact. The most common language spoken in Australia other than English is Mandarin.

TRADITIONAL GAMES

Australia has a rich history of traditional games that have been played by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. These games were not only a source of entertainment but also helped to develop physical skills, social skills, and cultural knowledge. Some of the traditional games played in Australia include:

Marn Grook: This game is believed to be one of the oldest ball games in the world and was played by the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali people of western Victoria. The game involves two teams and a ball made from possum skin. The aim is to kick the ball as high as possible and catch it before it hits the ground.
Kai: This game was played by the Kabi Kabi people of southeast Queensland and involves two teams throwing boomerangs at each other. The aim is to dodge the boomerangs while trying to hit members of the opposing team.
Wana: This game was played by the Warlpiri people of central Australia and involves two teams throwing spears at each other. The aim is to dodge the spears while trying to hit members of the opposing team.
Kaiarrewan: This game was played by the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land and involves two teams throwing spears at a target. The aim is to get as close to the target as possible without hitting it.
Mimis: This game was played by the Tiwi people of Bathurst Island and involves two teams throwing spears at each other. The aim is to dodge the spears while trying to hit members of the opposing team.

ADVANTAGE: Australia has a very high quality of life and a balanced lifestyle, which is supported by a strong economy. When compared to other countries, Australia is the preferred destination for most people. One of the reasons people are migrating to Australia is to improve their lives. By travelling to Australia we can know how to improve and change our life to high quality. Next Australia has golden-sunshine weather pretty much year round. So we can enjoy and learn about new weather in our life.

DISADVANTAGE: In Australia there are a lot of nasty animals. Because of the salties that's defines saltwater crocodiles. Many of the beautiful beaches in the northern part of the East Coast are deserted. In the water are box jellyfish and sharks. There are also poisonous spiders and snakes. Next , when travelling abroad and being far away from home, extra costs may inevitably occur which you didn’t consider. One of the main reasons for unexpected costs might be an accident and following medical treatment. If your domestic health insurance doesn’t cover medical treatment abroad, it is important to have travel health insurance. It is usually not that expensive and can be very helpful abroad.

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