10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of Australia
10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of Australia
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Initially, Australia was called New Holland - a name given by Dutch sailor Willem Janszoon in 1606.
Australia has more than 10,000 beaches that surround the entire country.
In Australia, while driving, the vehicle runs on the left side of the road.
Ayers Rock/Uluru, a large monolite in the middle of Australia, is one of the sacred places for the local Aboriginal tribe.
English is the official language in Australia, but the language used by a different Aboriginal tribe is recognized as an equivalent official language.
In 1975, Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a national identification system that used unique numbers for every citizen.
Australia has more than 60 different kangaroo species, but only one famous Koala species.
In 1967, a referendum was held in Australia to give full voting rights to Aboriginal tribes. This is the first referendum that was successfully held in Australia.
Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia, is the safest city in the world for seven years in a row from 2011 to 2017.
Australia has many famous music festivals, including Big Day Out, Splendour in the Grass, and Laneway Festival.
