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Australia is the largest island in the world and the smallest continent. Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the northeast and New Zealand to the southeast.
For at least 40,000 years before European settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians. Its aboriginal tribes, which still exist today, are thought to have migrated from Southeast Asia twenty thousand years ago. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies became a federation and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed.
The Commonwealth of Australia is a self-government federal state. It has 6 states and 2 territories: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia.
It is situated in the southwestern of the Pacific Ocean. The area of this country is 7000000 square kilometers.
Executive branch: formally the chief of state is Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008), head of government: Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007).
The capital of the country is Canberra, this city became a capital in 1927. Federal government works in Canberra in the government buildings. There are no industrial plants in the town. The population of Canberra is about 300 000 people. There are many sights in the city. Now, Canberra is an international city, full of diplomats and government offices. It's a beautiful place, with parks, lakes, big open streets and fine buildings.
There are five big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. These cities are also the country's main ports. Sydney is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 3, 986, 700. Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. It has a population of over 3, 000, 000 people. These cities are picturesque places with so much to see.
Australia is an industrial country. It has coil, nickel, zinc and gold. Australia is one of the most important producers of metals and minerals. It exports wool production, meat, fruit and sugar.
Australia is separated from many countries. The animals in Australia have developed differently. They are interesting. You can see the dingo, wild dog which killed others animals in night, the kangaroo and many parrots there. There are many rivers and lakes in the country. The longest are the Murray, the Murrumbidgee and the Darling rivers. Australian climate is dry and warm. Australia is situated in the Southern Hemisphere and that is why it has summer when we have winter. January is the hottest month in Australia.
Tasks.
1) Finish the sentences:
There are 5 big cities in Australia…
Sydney has about 3…
Australia is rich in…
Most of the factories are concentrated…
They produce goods for…
The main occupation in Australia is…
The great sheep-farms are…
2) Agree or disagree:
The population of Australia is 26 mln. people.
Most of the inhabitants of Australia are of the British origin.
The Commonwealth of Australia is a Socialist state.
The King of France is the head of the country.
Australia consists of 6 states and 2 territories.
The Commonwealth looks after the education, police and health.
There are 2 Houses in the Federal Parliament.
The New Democratic Party is in the House of Representatives in Australia.
