Explore Australia
Where Are the Blue Mountains?
The Blue Mountains are located in Sydney, Australia. Sydney is a big city on the east coast of Australia, a country and continent all in one!
What Continent Is Australia On?
Australia is on the continent called... Australia! That's right, Australia is both a country and a continent. It’s the only country that covers an entire continent.
What Is the Population of Australia?
Australia has around 26.7 million people living there. That’s a lot of people, but not as many as in some other big countries like the USA or China.
What Does the Australian Flag Look Like?
- The National Flag: The Australian flag is blue with a small Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom) in the top left corner. It also has a large white star below the Union Jack and five smaller white stars on the right side. These stars represent the Southern Cross constellation, which can be seen in the night sky over Australia. The Southern Cross is special because it can help people find their way; it always points south.
- The Aboriginal Flag: This flag is black on top, with a yellow circle in the middle and red on the bottom. It represents the Aboriginal people, who are the original inhabitants of Australia.
What Is the Culture of Australia?
- Aboriginal Culture: Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. It has been around for tens of thousands of years. Aboriginal people have many dreamtime stories, which are special stories that explain how the world was created and teach important lessons.
- Modern Culture: Today, Australia is known for its laid-back and friendly culture. A great example of modern Australian life is shown in the cartoon Bluey, which is about a typical Australian family living in Brisbane, another big city in Australia.
What Is the Climate Like in Australia?
Australia is a big country, so the climate can be very different depending on where you are.
- North: The northern part of Australia is close to the equator, so it's tropical. This means it’s hot all year round, with a wet season and a dry season.
- South: The southern part is closer to Antarctica, so it can get cold, especially in winter.
- West Coast: Some places can be very hot, reaching up to 45-50°C in summer!
- East Coast: This area, where the Blue Mountains and Sydney are located, has more comfortable weather with decent rainfall.
Interesting Facts About Australia
- Australia has hosted the Olympic Games twice—once in 1956 in Melbourne and again in 2000 in Sydney. Brisbane is set to host the Olympics in 2032!
- Australia has its own types of football. Near the Blue Mountains, you can find teams like the Penrith Panthers (rugby league), the Sydney Swans (AFL), and the Waratahs (rugby union).
- Australia has a small but growing indie video game scene. Some of the games you might have heard of include Hollow Knight and Untitled Goose Game.
- Australia’s coat of arms features two iconic animals: the kangaroo and the emu. These animals were chosen because they can’t walk backwards, symbolizing a nation always moving forward.
