Australia, New Zealand, Oceania

Australia

• Australia is the only place in the world that is both a country and a continent.

• Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere. Their seasons are the opposite of North America's. (ex: December in Australia is warm because it is summer, August in Australia is cooler because it is winter).

• Australia is located between the Pacific and Indian oceans.

• The Great Barrier reef is located off the coast of Australia, and contains hundreds of plants and animal species.

• Australia's animals are very unique, since it is isolated from the rest of the world.

​Australia

• Australia is rich in natural resources and trades with many countries

• Tourism is one of Australia's main industries

• Australia has millions of visitors each year, who visit the Sydney Opera House, the Gold Coast, and the Great Barrier Reef

• ​Australia's flag features the Union Jack to represent its history of British colonies in Australia

• The stars represent the colonies that broke away from the UK and formed the nation of Australia.

​Australia's flag

​New Zealand

• New Zealand is made up of two islands: North Island and South Island.

• New Zealand's climate is mild, with lots of rainfall.

• New Zealand is in the region known as Oceania

New Zealand

• New Zealand has a variety of physical features, such as mountains, volcanoes, lakes, and glaciers

• New Zealand also experiences many earthquakes due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries

• New Zealand is home to many different plants and animal species

​New Zealand's culture

• New Zealand's culture is a blend of Polynesian and European cultures

• English is the main language spoken in New Zealand

• Many different sports are popular in this country, including basketball, golf, tennis, and rugby

​Oceania

• Oceania is a region made up of approximately 10,000 islands

• Oceania is located in the Pacific ocean, between Asia and Antarctica

• The largest country in Oceania is Australia

​Oceania

• Oceania is located within the Ring of Fire, a region known for its hundreds of volcanoes

• This region experiences 50-70 volcano eruptions each year

• Some islands in oceania were formed by volcanoes erupting underwater

​Oceania's culture and economy

• Popular sports include rugby, soccer, and tennis

• Tourism is a big industry in Oceania

• Art is very popular in this region, and many art festivals take place throughout Oceania each year