1. Australia The Land Down Under

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5. Aborigines First people living in Australia Nomadic way of life Passed on knowledge and beliefs through art, dance, song, and dreaming stories

6. Ayers Rock (“Uluru”) Site of many caves decorated with ancient Aboriginal paintings World’s largest rock Spiritual gathering place

7. Ayers Rock

8. Great Barrier Reef World’s largest reef Home to 1,500 kinds of fish National park to protect all the sea life

9. Great Barrier Reef

10. Australian Animals Kangaroo 50 different kinds Babies are called Joeys Koala Nocturnal Means “no drink”

11. More Animals Emu Tall flightless bird Fast runner and swimmer Wombat Lives in a burrow Eats grass and leaves

12. Sheep Farms Raise sheep for wool and meat Enormous ranches Each farmer takes care of thousands of sheep

13. Aussie Slang G’Day=“good day”, “ hello” Mate=“friend”, “buddy” No Worries=“You’re welcome”