Module 6. Australia.

1. The world's longest continuous fence is 'The Dingo Fence' in Australia – how long is it? Why was it built? Illustrate.

The Dingo Fence or Dog Fence is one of the longest structures in the world and is the world's longest fence. Fence was constructed in 1885.It stretches for 5,614 km and was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile south-east part of the continent and protect the sheep flocks of southern Queensland.

2. Which world's largest reptile can be found in Australia? Give the details of the species and illustrate.

The Saltwater crocodile is the largest of all reptiles. These are found on the northern coast of Australia. The Saltwater Crocodile has been reported to grow to lengths of 7 metres!, but the average sizeof a crocodile is 4 metres long.

3. What kind of goverment does Australia have? Who is the present Prime Minister?

The government in Australia is a parliamentary democracy. The current Prime Minister is Kevin Rudd.

4. Which lake is the deepest lake in Australia and which is the longest river there?

The Deepest lake in Australia is Lake St Clair and the longest river is The Murray River, it’s length is 2520km.

5. Provide the name of Australian national anthem.Who is the composer of the anthem and how did the anthem become official in Australia?

‘Advance Australia Fair’ is the national anthem of Australia. It was officially declared the national anthem on 19 April 1984 after winning a competition for the new Australian anthem. The composer is Peter Dodds McCormick.

6. Describe the history and design of Australian national flag. What symbols are used in the design and why?

Design of Australian flag was chosen in 1901 from entries in a worldwide competition. The flag is a defaced Blue Ensign: a blue field with the Union Flag in the canton (upper hoist quarter), and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter.

7. Describe the history of the name"Australia". Where does it come from and when was it first used in English?

The name Australia is derived from the Latin australis, meaning "southern". Legends of an "unknown land of the south" date back to Roman times. The first recorded use of the word Australia in English was in 1625.

8. Why is the plant 'golden wattle' so significant in Australia? What do Australians celebrate on the 1-st of September?

Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle. The first day of September is National Wattle Day.

9. What kind of pet is 'litoria caerulea' in Australia? Where does it live? Characterize and illustrate the species.

The Australian Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) is a species of tree frog native to northern and eastern regions of Australia. The Green Tree Frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 centimetres in length. The Australian tree frog is a very popular exotic pet.

10. What is the name of the famous Australian rock band, which was founded in 1973 and is still successfully performing? Illustrate.