OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaAustralia is both a continent and a country! It is the smallest continent, but it is still a very big place. It is almost as wide as the United States from coast to coast. Australia is famous for its unusual animals and beautiful beaches!
Most of Australia’s 27 million people live near the coast! Australians love sports like cricket, rugby, and swimming. A popular food is Vegemite, a dark spread that Australians put on toast. The Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for over 50,000 years, making them one of the oldest cultures in the world!
- Kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses all live in Australia and are not found in the wild anywhere else!
- A kangaroo can jump about 30 feet in a single leap, which is longer than a school bus.
- Australia has more than 10,000 beaches, so you could visit a new one every day for over 27 years!
- The emu is a big bird that cannot fly but can run very fast.
