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Let's start
our visit by learning where Australia is located.
Look
at this map and see if you can pinpoint Australia's location.
Then click on any of the red dots in Australia to view some live
camera shots!
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One
of the most important symbols
of a country is its flag. The
official flags of Australia include a flag for the Commonwealth
of Australia as well as a flag for the Aboriginal (or original) peoples
of Australia.
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Explore
the Register
of the National Estate. The Register contains 11,500 places
including historic places, natural areas, and places of importance
to indigenous people. Each place on the Register offers a statement
about its significance, a description, a report on the condition
of the place, and a photograph if available.
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Learn more
important facts about Australia!
And even
more cool facts!
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Ok,
we realize that the facts in number 4 were just a little boring...soooo
get ready for some fun! Trishan's
Oz Page hands down has the coolest
stuff that you would ever want to know about Australia! Hey thanks,
Trishan!
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The
history of a country is important to understand, as it helps us
learn about what types of people might live there, what type of
government might be in place,
and other interesting facts. Discover more by visiting Documenting
A Democracy.
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Meet the Prime
Minister of Australia!
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Are
you a history buff? Do you like
geography? Learn about the
History
of Australian Places!!
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Hey, what's
cuter than a Koala? Well.....? Um....we can't decide!! Visit WildCare
to become better acquainted with some of Australia's wildlife.
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Speaking
of cool maps! Here is one
that you will not want to miss! You can view railroads, rivers,
roads, borders, and cities all in 3D. Simply click around the map
to zoom in and out on specific areas of interest.
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Are
you a sports fan? Check out
what is going on in the Australian
Sports Scene.
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Hey speaking
of sports, did you know that the Olympics
2000 is in Sydney? Check
it out! Play games, take the trivia quiz, and have fun!
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Are you interested
in Art? Take a tour and meet
some of Australia's
Artists.
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Take this
great
Quiz and test your knowledge! Er... do you really know what
a billabong is? :-) If
you get stumped, check out this great fact
sheet for hints.
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Didjeridu,
Didgeridoo, Digeridu, Didjeridoo, Yirraki, Ebroo, Yidaki, Bambo,
Dream Pipe. Learn about this ancient Australian musical instrument.
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Would you
like to peek in on Australia?
Drop in at Virtual Australia and see live
camera shots of Australia.
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Gosh, all
this information and learning can make a person hungry! Have you
ever heard of Vegemite?? Well,
if you haven't, here
is the place to go! Silly,
but we like it!! :-)
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Ok, a little
more serious here, visit The
Official Vegemite Website! Sing along to the Happy
Little Vegemite Song, visit the Time Machine to learn about the
history of this unique food, check out the growth chart, and even
whip up some snacks with vegemite recipes!
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Hey send off
some electronic
postcards to your friends
and invite them to visit Australia!
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Who
loves great stories? We do!! Some of the most fascinating
stories come from the original peoples of Australia.
Stories are an excellent way to become better acquainted with other
cultures and people. Dreaming
Online has an excellent collection as well as allowing you to
get to know some of the story tellers.
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Pack a lunch
and take this beautiful
photographic tour of Australia.
Lovely photographs and information about the sights and sounds of
this remarkable country. You can even see a real Tasmanian
Devil !!
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Australia
is rich in historical artifacts and archeological
sites. Visit the The
Archaeology of The Dharawal People of NSW.
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Need
a few laughs? Do you have a good sense of humor? Meet Trevor.
Trevor and his pals are players in one of Australia's favorite comic
strips.
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What
about television? Take a peek at what some people in Australia
might be watching on television.
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Visit the
Australia Museum
and discover fascinating things about Australia's indigenous peoples,
check out hot topics at the museum in their Search and Discover
area, and enjoy!
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Download
some great free Australian
Screensavers!
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Listen
to music, news, and other programs at these online Australian
Radio Stations!
You may even recognize some of your favorite tunes.
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Had enough
fun? Ready for a little spookiness?
Love a good ghost story? Discover some of Australia's
Ghosts.
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Down Under
can be a sunny
place. Here are a few words about Sun
Safety, and other useful information.
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Are
you convinced to pack your suitcases and head off to Australia?
Make one last stop: Beyond
Black Stump. This Australian website opens the door to many
wonderful places throughout the world and the Internet.
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