Australia.
G'day. Here I am, going to talk to you about a country I live in. Australia.
Now, I don't know the first thing that would probably come to your head. Maybe a bizarre accent, a kangaroo as our form of transport or the Harbour Bridge. Personally, I don't think I have an unusual accent, but then again, I'm used to it.
I'm not going to be giving you a history of Australia. No no, that I have enough of at school. Instead, I'll be giving you an insight into my home.
We're not a very large country by population - only about 20-21 million people - but we are quite large by land size. We are the largest island in the world.
So, here is our national flag. Each star represents a state.
Now, I'll introduce our lovely Prime Minister. As we are part of a monarchy, we do not call our national leader a 'President'.
My, what a happy happy man.
Moving on, Australia is home to some incredibly diverse wildlife.
A kangaroo...
A koala...
A frill neck lizard...
And a dingo. Not strictly a native. It is believed that with European settlement came pet dogs who escaped and lived a life in the bush. They then continued to breed, creating almost a new species.
Now, in Australia we have winter during June, July and August, while summer is in the months of December, January and February. It gets very hot here, and we are often in constant drought. Yet lately, particularly where I live, we have been subject to massive downpours of rain - leaving us flooded and very wet.
There are six states in Australia. The states are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, South and Western Australia. There are also two territories are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Each state has its own capital city.
I live in NSW.
The capital of Australia is the city of Canberra which is located in the ACT. New South Wales is the most populated state of Australia, and Sydney is the capital city.
So we move onto our culture. I know when I think of Australian culture, my mind moves to sport, or possibly a barbecue out the back with a couple of beers.
Cricket here is very popular in the summer. Pfft, we rule the world at it.
This man is Ricky Ponting, possibly a well known icon - our Australian cricket team captain.
We are also home to some of the greatest attractions in the world. Namely...
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
and the Sydney Opera House
So, Australia is a lovely home. I would sing you a bit of our national anthem, but I have a terrible voice and should probably save you the trouble.
I don't know what inspired me to write this blog - maybe it was a sudden urge to show my country with pride. I have no idea. All I know is that it's a lovely place to call home.
And remember:
Beware of the kangaroos.
Now, I don't know the first thing that would probably come to your head. Maybe a bizarre accent, a kangaroo as our form of transport or the Harbour Bridge. Personally, I don't think I have an unusual accent, but then again, I'm used to it.
I'm not going to be giving you a history of Australia. No no, that I have enough of at school. Instead, I'll be giving you an insight into my home.
We're not a very large country by population - only about 20-21 million people - but we are quite large by land size. We are the largest island in the world.
So, here is our national flag. Each star represents a state.
Now, I'll introduce our lovely Prime Minister. As we are part of a monarchy, we do not call our national leader a 'President'.
My, what a happy happy man.
Moving on, Australia is home to some incredibly diverse wildlife.
A kangaroo...
A koala...
A frill neck lizard...
And a dingo. Not strictly a native. It is believed that with European settlement came pet dogs who escaped and lived a life in the bush. They then continued to breed, creating almost a new species.
Now, in Australia we have winter during June, July and August, while summer is in the months of December, January and February. It gets very hot here, and we are often in constant drought. Yet lately, particularly where I live, we have been subject to massive downpours of rain - leaving us flooded and very wet.
There are six states in Australia. The states are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, South and Western Australia. There are also two territories are the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Each state has its own capital city.
I live in NSW.
The capital of Australia is the city of Canberra which is located in the ACT. New South Wales is the most populated state of Australia, and Sydney is the capital city.
So we move onto our culture. I know when I think of Australian culture, my mind moves to sport, or possibly a barbecue out the back with a couple of beers.
Cricket here is very popular in the summer. Pfft, we rule the world at it.
This man is Ricky Ponting, possibly a well known icon - our Australian cricket team captain.
We are also home to some of the greatest attractions in the world. Namely...
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
and the Sydney Opera House
So, Australia is a lovely home. I would sing you a bit of our national anthem, but I have a terrible voice and should probably save you the trouble.
I don't know what inspired me to write this blog - maybe it was a sudden urge to show my country with pride. I have no idea. All I know is that it's a lovely place to call home.
And remember:
Beware of the kangaroos.
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I've freaking loved Australia since I was 6. I had no clue about Geography then but idk why, I loved it.
My cousin lives in Tasmania, and I might go there one day. :ah:
OMG I'D DIE OF EXCITEMENT.
bi_bu_ra, August 2nd, 2007 at 10:35:54am
ZOMGZ. GREAT ATTRACTION = MOVIEWORLD <3
xD Excellent blog!
I think I'm the only Queenslander on GSB, not including Chloe and Chey.
Dobbemort_8thHorcrux, July 20th, 2007 at 04:14:20pm
:D
<333
i liked it alot
:D
garrett nickelsen., July 12th, 2007 at 10:51:43pm
great blog
newagecarny, July 12th, 2007 at 09:50:07pm
AUSTRALIA PWNS!!
YAY AUSSIES!
i live in vic ^_^
but you knew that :A
lol your blog made me giggle eggeh! :D
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Xx__SkittleWhisperer, July 12th, 2007 at 05:16:28pm
Ooo, i live in Western Australia. Cause I'm cool. 8-)
i <3 Australia, and can't see how other aussies can hate it. I think we are very laid back and free.
Tre Cool Junkeh, July 12th, 2007 at 01:33:39pm
The frill lizard always scares the sh*t out of me.
worn-out astronaut., July 12th, 2007 at 12:37:31pm
Well I live in victoria because i'm so awesome. Though I wouldn't call Old Johnny 'lovely'.
ZootSuitRiot, July 12th, 2007 at 11:12:16am
I too live in NSW.
But you already knew that.
XD
You've taught me what the stars represent on the flag. LOL.
Skippy., July 12th, 2007 at 09:42:58am
Australia is the best country in the world. :cassie: I'm a New South Welshman. ..or Welshwoman..XD
vonny, July 12th, 2007 at 08:31:54am
SYDNEY FTW
Gay Ripley, July 12th, 2007 at 04:22:55am
=D my aunt lives in Australia. I hope to visit her there one day, it seems like a very interesting place.
threeam., July 12th, 2007 at 04:03:55am
i've always wanted to visit australia. it seems very interesting
scooter!, July 12th, 2007 at 02:07:45am
Yeah the points on the Federation star do represent each state...but I heard somewhere that it each star also counts for a state.
The Brightside., July 12th, 2007 at 12:17:23am
woo! We all live in the land down under!!
I thought that the Federation star on the flag had a point for each state, and that the southern cross was just there as some sort of constelation.
Hmm.... I might start a blog about Melbourne...
Miss Murder, July 11th, 2007 at 11:57:11pm