Middle River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © Ben Goode 8 The name ‘kangaroo’ derives from an Aboriginal word Kangaroos are culturally and spiritually significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The kangaroo is often depicted in ancient rock paintings, which ca...
Not only is Australia the flattest continent on earth, but it’s also the largest island on earth. The largest producer ofgoldin the world is located in Australia. Rather than being found in one of the large cities, its home is a small town named Kalgoorlie. Despite being the sixth-large...
The two creatures found in Australia’s Coat of Arms are the Kangaroo and Emu. The most interesting characteristic of both creatures is that they are incapable of walking backward. As such, they represent Australia’s desire to constantly move forward. The Kangaroo – Australia’s national emblem...
Facts About KangaroosKangaroos are from the family Macropodidae. The term Macropod means “large foot”. Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and New Guinea, an island north of Australia. A Macropod is a kangaroo or one of its relatives. Macropod means “large foot”. Millions of years ago,...
kangaroos like the forests of Australia and Tasmania, on the other hand. Theantilopine kangaroocan be found in the monsoonal eucalyptus woodlands of extreme northern Australia. Tree-kangaroos live in the upper branches of trees in the rainforests of Queensland, as well as on the island of New ...
There are lots of fun facts about Australia and this page covers some of those amusing and different things about Oz. We find out different bits and pieces all the time and add them as we go, so check back every now and then for any new fun facts about Australia. ...
National Animals: Kangaroo, emu National Holiday: 26 January (Australia Day) National Anthem: Advance Australia FairAustralia GeographyAustralia MapsAustralia is an island country in the Southern hemisphere and belongs to Oceania/Australia. Australia is referred to as country and as continent as the co...
Western Australia Facts Size:2,529,875 km², that's 32,87 % of Australia, that makes WA the largest state Population:2,1 million, 1,6 million people live in the capital Capital:Perth Highest Point:Mt. Meharry 1244 m Floral emblem:Mangles' Kangaroo Paw ...
rat kangaroosare classified into “sister” familes, Potoroidae and Hypsiprymnodontidae. The Macropodidae are found inAustralia(includingTasmaniaand other offshore islands, such asKangaroo Island),New Guinea, and the islands east to theBismarck Archipelago. Several species have been introduced ...
Geographical and historical treatment of South Australia, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.