7 fun facts about australia

Here are some interesting Australia Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids. Australia is referred to as country and as continent as the country sits on its own continental shelf. The country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Australia is the smallest continent of the seven continents.

5 weirdest facts about australia

The continent is often referred to as Oceania. Australia is one of the largest countries in the world while Greenland is considered the biggest island in the world. Did you know that Australia is the largest country in the Southern hemisphere and the largest country without land borders? The country's interior consists of arid and semi-arid areas which are referred to as 'outback'.

Most of Australia's population live in the eastern and southern parts of the country and along the coastline. Australia belongs to the Commonwealth countries. Read more here. More about the most famous Landmarks of Australia here. These cities are all located at the coast or close to the coast and are the only metropolitan cities in Australia with more than one million inhabitants.

Canberra is Australia's capital city and the only major city of the country further away from the coast. Read more about Australia's landmarks and attractions. The main city in the country's interior is Alice Springs while Darwin is the biggest city in the Northern Territory.