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Australia's Awesome Government!

Discover how Australia is run, from its sunny beaches to its big cities, with leaders who make important decisions!

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Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Australia
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Climate Action Tracker slide on climate policy governance by Australia at COP25 - IMG_4390
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Australia Day BBQ and informal ceremony for Laneway Revitalisation supported by Government of Australia with ayor of Makassar, Mr H Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto on 26 January 2016
Loren Persi (Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor) & Christine Pahlman (government of Australia)_We Can Stop Cluster Bombs ©CMC

Key Facts

Location
Southern Hemisphere, southeast of Asia.
Population
About 26 million people.
Area
About 7.7 million square kilometers.
Capital City
Canberra.
Main Language
English.
Fun Fact
Australia is so big, it's also a continent!

Down Under Adventures!

Imagine a giant island way, way down south! That's Australia! It's a huge country with amazing places like sandy beaches, big red deserts, and lush green forests. The weather can be super hot in some spots and cooler in others. It's a land full of unique animals like kangaroos and koalas, and people from all over the world call it home. It's a place with a lot to explore!

From Long Ago to Today!

Australia wasn't always like it is now. For thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lived there, with their own special stories and ways of life. Then, explorers from far away arrived, and things started to change.

Over time, different groups of people came to live in Australia, building towns and cities. They decided to create their own country with its own rules and leaders.

Who's in Charge?

Australia has a special way of choosing its leaders. It's like a big team where people vote for who they think will do the best job. The main leader is called the Prime Minister, and they work with other important people to make laws and help the country.

They have a big building in the capital city where they meet and talk about important stuff. It's all about making sure everyone in Australia is looked after.

Learning and Growing!

Going to school is super important in Australia! Kids learn all sorts of cool things, from reading and math to science and art. There are schools everywhere, from tiny towns to big cities. After school, many grown-ups have jobs that help the country, like growing food, building things, or helping people. Australia wants everyone to learn and have a good life.

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