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Australian TriviaWhat is the name of the 1. large rock located in the Northern Territory? Uluru (Ayers Rock), is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, Australia.

What is the capital of 2. Australia? Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory.

What does QANTAS stand 3. for? Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd.

What is the Australian 4. Floral Emblem? Golden Wattle

Which Western Australian 5. town is famous for be able to hand feed wild dolphins? Monkey Mia

Did You Know...

Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.

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Which animals appear of 6. Australia’s Coat of Arms? Kangaroo and EmuWhat are the miners 7. looking for in Coober Pedy? Opals

What is the name of 8. Australia’s Official National Anthem? “Advance Australia Fair”

Name the extinct animal 9. from Tasmania. The Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalis)

How many mainland 10. states/territories are there in Australia? 9 (6 states, 3 territories Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Norfolk Island www.australia.gov.au

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