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Koalas
This Australian animal looks like a cute bear. They carry there young in a pouch and live in the eucalypt forest along the eastern coastline of Australia.
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Hugh Jackman
This famous actor is best know for his portrayal of Wolverine in the movie X-men
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Macadamia Nut
Native to Eastern Australia, this food is eaten raw or included in a variety of dishes. From bread to lamb roasts, to cakes this is a versatile nute.
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The Sidney Opera House
Mention Australia and most people think of this attraction. Shaped like huge shells or billowing sails, this famous building on Sydney's Bennelong Point graces the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the world's great architectural icons.
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True
The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps
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Kangaroos
There are 55 different species of these hopping animals. They also carry there young in pouches. There are more of these animals than there are people.
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Nicole Kidman
This actress was born in her Hawaii but her parents were both Australian. She returned to Australia when she was 4 years old. She made her way back to America where she performed in Days of Thunder in 1990. She also has stared in movies like Batman Forever, Bewitched, and Aquaman.
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Fish N Chips by the beach
If it's wrapped in yesterday's new, its an Australian version of this dish. Australia has some of the best seafood in the world and that means you're almost guaranteed fresh fish, served with salt and lemon, wrapped in yesterday's newspaper or white wrapping.
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Great Barrier Reef
This amazing site is visible from outter space. It is one of the largest living structures on the planet. This amazing wonder was established to protect fragile ecosystems.
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True
Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world
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Platypus
These animals lay eggs and live along the riverbanks in burrows. They have a brown furry body and have webbed feet.
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Mel Gibson
This actor was born in New York but considers Australia to be his true home. He stared in the movies Mad Max, Braveheart, and Lethal Weapon
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Pigs in a blanket.
The perfect accompaniment to any roast dinner. In the United States, the term often refers to hot dogs or sausages wrapped in dough or even a pancake. But in Australia it's all about wrapping meat in more meat -- a double meat sandwich without bread.
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Kangaroo Island
Nature takes center stage at this island off of the Fleurieu Penisula. A hopping friends hop along the powdery shores.
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True
80% of the animals are unique to Australia
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Tasmanian Devil
This animal is endangered and can only be found in the wild on the island of Tasmania. This animal is nocturnal and is active at night.
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Rebel Wilson
This hilarious actress is best know for her portrayal of Fat Amy in the movie Pitch Perfect. She was born in Sydney Australia and moved to New York in 2003.
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Meat Pie
You can't tell anyone you are Australian unless you have eaten this. The flaky package that contains this guilty pleasure is the epitome of Australian food.
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Outback Steakhouse
This restaurant is an Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain, serving American cuisine, based in Tampa, Florida. The chain has over 1,000 locations in 23 countries throughout North and South America, Asia, and Australia.
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True
You will find more kangaroos than you will humans!
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Crocodile
Since Crocodile Dundee we all know that this type animal live in Australia
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Iggy Azalea
This female rapper moved from Austalia to New York at the age of 16. The rappers debut album "The New Classic" came out in April 2014 and quickly earned the top 5 position on musical charts in the United States.
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Kangaroo
Why not eat the national animal? In some areas 'roos overpopulate the terrain. Plus, the methane-free kangaroo is low in fat. This is not for lovers of well-done meat as it's prone to drying out. It's generally cooked rare to medium, often primarily on one side.
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Witchetty Grub
This non traditional food is eaten live and raw. Their meat is rich in protein and makes for a highly nutritious snack if you're tramping through the bush
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True
Saudi Arabia imports camels from Australia.
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