Australian Geography
Canberra
Capital of Australia
Land Down Under
Nickname for Australia since it is 'down under' the equator
Pacific Ocean
Ocean located off the eastern coast of Australia
Uluru
Massive rock in the Great Sandy Desert also known as Ayer's Rock
Indian Ocean
Ocean located off the west coast of Australia
outback
The dry, unpopulated inland region of Australia
Aborigines
The indigenous (native) inhabitants of Australia
Great Dividing Range
The largest mountain range in eastern Australia.
Southeastern Coastal Areas
Where most people live in Australia
Ayers Rock
a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.
Great Victoria Desert
dry and unfertile land that stretches from South Australia to Western Australia
Great Barrier Reef
largest coral reef in the world that is located off of the coast of Northeastern Australia
Great Barrier Reef
the largest coral reef in the world
Australia
An island, country, and continent. Located in the southern hemisphere.
Coral Sea
The body of water northeast of Australia in which the Great Barrier Reef is located