50 Facts about Australia

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'australis'?

• Southern

• Western

• Northern

• Eastern

Which mountain range in Australia gets more snow than the Swiss Alps?

• Himalayas

• Australian Alps

• Andes

• Rockies

How long is the world's longest national highway in Australia?

• 7,500 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 11,000 miles

• 9,000 miles

What is the name of the fence in southeast Australia that stretches for nearly 3,500 miles?

• Berlin Wall

• Hadrian's Wall

• Great Wall of China

• Dingo Fence

What is the size of the largest property in Australia?

• 40,000 square miles

• 30,000 square miles

• 50,000 square miles

• 20,000 square miles

What is the largest living structure on the planet located in Australia?

• Eiffel Tower

• Sydney Opera House

• Great Barrier Reef

• Taj Mahal

Which animal native to Australia is one of the rare venomous mammals on the planet?

• Kangaroo

• Platypus

• Koala

• Emu

What is the national floral emblem of Australia?

• Golden Wattle

• Waratah

• Kangaroo Paw

• Sturt's Desert Pea

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Australia?

• 25

• 19

• 15

• 10

What is the population density of Australia?

• 10 people per square mile

• 8 people per square mile

• 5 people per square mile

• 2 people per square mile