Australia
Where every animal is poisonous!
Australia's Rivers and Oceans
Austraila is surounded by 3 oceans: The Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Ocean.
Its major rivers include the Darling River, the Murrumbidgee River, and the Murray River. They are all located in New South Wales.
Wonderful Sites to Visit!
Uluru Rock
Uluru is one of Australia's most recognizable natural landmarks. The sandstone formation stands 1,142 ft high and rising 2,831 ft above sea level. Uluru is notable for appearing to change color at different times of the day and year, most notably glowing red at dawn and sunset.
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reel system. It can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms.
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river at 1,476 miles. It has been known to dry up completely during extreme drought. This has only happened 2 or 3 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Great Barrier Reef?
It is 132,973 square miles or half the size of Texas.
What is Australia's longest river?
The Murray River is Australia's longest river, but the Darling River and its upper tributaries is fractionally longer.
Does Australia have any deserts?
Australia is made up of 10 deserts and that makes it the second driest continent in the world.
What is a famous landform in Australia?
Uluru is a famous rock in Australia. 500 million years ago it was a formation under water.