For those tourists looking to get a more inside look into this country/continent, here are a few interesting facts that one wouldn't normally think about:
1. Australia is the smallest , flattest, driest inhabited continent in the world.
2. Not all Aboriginies could vote until 1971.
3. The box Jelly fish is known as the world's most venomous marine creature and has killed more Australians then sharks, crocodiles, and stone fish combined!
4. Melbourne once was the capital before they made Canberra.
5. Queensland has the largest and most profitable narrow-gauge railway system in the world.
6. Australia was once a British penal colony filled with thieves, murders etc.
7. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world!
8. The Australian Alps get more snow then Switzerland.
9. Melbourne has the second largest Greek population.
So for those who are traveling to this unique country, you'll now be a little more knowledgeable than many others about the 'Land Down Under!'
Australia looks like one of the most beautiful places on earth, I love the ocean, but I heard before they have a lot of dangerous sea creatures!
ReplyDeleteI love Australia and I traveled over there once, and I didn't know it was at first a British penal colony!!! Interesting!
ReplyDeleteAustralia has always been on my list of place to visit one day.
ReplyDeleteReading about the box jellies made me think of finding nemo :) Austrailia is definitely on my list of places I want to visit!
ReplyDeleteGreat facts!!
ReplyDeleteThese were all very intresting Facts! I would love to visit someday!
ReplyDeleteWow that is crazy about the jellyfish, Ive been stung before... glad it wasnt in Australia!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to travel to Australia, and visit the Great Barrier Reef. I'll be sure to watch out for the box jellyfish!
ReplyDeleteInteresting Facts.. Never thought it would have more snow. :) Good Blog
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