50 Fun Facts About Australia: Discover The Land Down Under Like Never Before!

Do you think Australia is the most fascinating country? Known for its famous name, Land Down Under, as you can see on the map, Australia has extraordinary landscapes and a vast history timeline. So, if you are a traveler who loves nature, is a history buff, and is an ultimate adventurer, you must know these fun facts about Australia that will make you fall in love with this country.

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50 Fun Facts About Australia You Should Know!

Unique Geography and Natural Wonders

With a vast boundary of 7.6 million square kilometers, Australia is a continent, too.
It has The Great Barrier Reef, the largest on the earth, and can be seen from space.
The land contains natural resources like Uluru, a massive sandstone monolith that changes color from ochre to fiery red all day.
There is a pink lake in Australia, Lake Hillier. Although it is fascinating, scientists still do not know why it is pink.
If you live in Australia, it will take almost 30 years to visit all the 10,685 beaches.

Amazing Wildlife

The famous wildlife creature in Australia, the Kangaroo, is more numerous than people. About 50 million kangaroos are roaming freely in Australia.
A unique species native to Australia is the Platypus, a mammal that lays eggs.
Have you ever seen Wombats? They leave cube-shaped droppings to mark their territory.
The Tasmanian devil, another species whose bite is the strongest of any relative mammal of its size, also lives in Australia.
There are 25 venomous snakes worldwide, and Australia is home to 21.

Aboriginal Culture

The Aboriginal Australians, or the original locals, carry the oldest continuous culture, 65,000 years old.
Being so old, 300 different Aboriginal languages and dialects are spoken in Australia.
The Dreamtime stories are the basis of the Aboriginal culture.
A 1500-year-old wind instrument named The Didgeridoo is still present.
Kakadu National Park is the oldest national park in the world, and it attracts geographers from all over the world to its rock art sites.

Quirky Facts About Everyday Australia

For party lovers, Australians consume 1.7 billion liters of beer every year.
The famous snack is Vegemite, a salty spread everyone loves.
Every house in Australia must have sheep. The average Australian home has 13 sheep.
The Australian will say it is a thong if you wear a flip-flop.
Due to warm climates, the Christmas party is celebrated on beaches with BBQs.

Record-Breaking Feats

Australia has the longest fence, 5614 km long, installed to keep wild dogs away.
The world’s longest straight road, 146 km, lies in The Nullarbor Plain.
“The Coathanger,” nick for Sydney Harbour Bridge, is the largest steel arch bridge in the world.
There is more snowfall in Australia than in Switzerland.
For the rich people who play Golf, Australia has the longest Gold course in the world, spanning 1365 km.

City and Urban Wonders

A tram system is a convenient means of transport in Australia. Its track is about 250 km long.
Sydney and Melbourne were competing for Australia's capital, so the officials chose Canberra.
The Opera House in Sydney is a UNESCO World Heritage site that takes 14 years to complete.
If you are in Perth, you are closer to Bali, Indonesia.
There are 200 days of Sunshine in Brisbane.

Sports and Entertainment

The two favorite sports of the Australian Nation are Cricket and Australian Rules Football.
Australia has the owner of hosting two Olympics, one in Melbourne (1956) and the second in Sydney (2000).
There is a race in Melbourne called the Cup Horse Race, which is referred to as “the race that stops a nation.”
The famous inventions of Australia are the Surf Lifesaving Reel and Boomerang.
The two great actors, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, are from Australia.

Food and Drink

The national favorite foods are Tim Tams and Chocolate Biscuits.
Wine exports made Australia among the leading exporters in the world.
For a treat, people love having Lamingtons and Sponge Cakes coated in Chocolate and Coconut.
There is a famous fish dish, Barramundi, that Australians love.
For classical dining, Meat pies are in high demand.

Environmental Facts

Australia has 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including The Great Reef and the Blue Mountains.
A considerable amount of flora and fauna is found only in Australia, with a percentage of 80%.
There are more camels in Australia than in Egypt, and they are exported to the Middle East.
Australia’s largest desert is The Great Victoria, spanning 700 km.
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest peak in the snowy mountains.

Fun Historical Facts

In the 1700s, the British used Australia as a penal colony.
On January 1, 1901, Australia becomes the federal nation.
The laws in Australia are so soft that the first police force in Sydney was made with best-behaved convicts.
In 1928, the world's largest aeromedical organization, The Royal Flying Docter Service, was established in Australia.
Saying G-day is a unique way to say hello in Australia.

FAQs

What are some unique wildlife species found in Australia?

Australia has many animals, including Kangaroos, Koalas, Platypuses, and 21 of the total 25 venomous snakes.

Is it true that Australia has more sheep than people?

Yes, the population of Australia is 26 million, and the number of sheep is approximately 74 million.

What is the best time to visit Australia?

You can visit Australia at any time of the year. The Springs (September to November) and the Autumn (March to May) are less crowded, and you can enjoy mild weather.