Visual Geography Series®: Australia

Australia

Photos [downloadable for reports]

Maps & Flag [downloadable for reports]

Links

The Land

Australia (CIA World Factbook) - Find up-to-date population figures and other statistics
Australia Travel: Overview of Australia (iexplore, National Geographic) - Discover the best places to visit and tips for traveling to Australia
Guide to Australia Geography (Charles Sturt University) - Learn about the land in Australia’s states and territories
The Taronga Zoo - Visit the official web site of the world renowned Taronga Zoo in Sydney
Things to do in Australia - A great place to research your trip to Australia
Weather (CNN.com) - Get the current weather conditions for Sydney and other cities in Australia

History and Government

Australian History on the Internet (National Library of Australia) - A guide with various links to topics in Australian history
Documenting a Democracy: Australia’s Story - Tells the story of Australia through national, state, and territory government documents
fed.gov.au - Access to official information from the Australian Commonwealth Government
Parliament of Australia - Visit the official government website of the Parliament of Australia

The People

Aboriginal Australia - A site owned and operated by Aboriginal people in Australia—learn about their culture, artwork, music, and more

Cultural Life

ABC Online - Get the most up-to-date news headlines and information on Australian culture from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Australian Bureau of Statistics - Find up-to-date headlines and statistics from the Australian government
Australian Museum Online - Tour the Australian Museum from your computer
Boomerang Association of Australia - Find out everything there is to know about boomerangs—their history, how to throw one, and more
Great Australian Recipes - Learn how to prepare your very own Australian cuisine
NEWS.com.au - 24-hour breaking news and information website
The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney’s largest daily newspaper online
Tales from the Billabong - Play games, read stories, and test your knowledge of Australia with fun quizzes

The Economy

Country Briefings: Australia (Economist.com) - The latest articles about the Australian economy
Currency Converter - Convert U.S. dollars to Australian dollars

For More Information

Australia (CountryReports.org) - Find general country information, including geography, government, economy, etc.
Australia (Lonely Planet) - Information on travel to Australia
Australian Tourist Commission - Click through and explore what to do, where to go, and unique experiences in Australia
Country Profile: Australia (BBC News) - Find up-to-date headlines, colorful maps, timeline, overview, and watch video news clips
Embassy of Australia—Washington DC - Detailed government information
Listen to Australia’s National Anthem - Click to hear Australia’s National Anthem
U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Australia - Find out about U.S.—Australian issues

Teacher Resources

Australia Theme - Resources, lesson plans, units, and information on Australia for teachers K-12
The Big Wet (DiscoverySchool.com) - Lesson plan on weather in Australia (grades 6-8)
Coral Reefs (DiscoverySchool.com) - Lesson plan (grades 6-8)
How Islands Form (DiscoverySchool.com) - Lesson plan (grades 6-8)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Website - Resources, issues, and information for educators regarding Aboriginal peoples

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