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Use these links to find lots of information on the
 "Land Down Under!"

Australia Downunder
http://library.thinkquest.org/28994
Click on a timeline and learn about the history of Australia.  Or, click on Animals and discover the fascinating variety of animals that live in Australia.  What is a didgeridoo?  Go to Music and click to find out.  Learn about People, Geography, and Culture
A History of Australia
http://www.acn.net.au/articles/1999/01/australia.htm

 

In 1770, Captain Cook discovered and mapped the continent of Australia.  Read about the settlements in New South Wales and the convicts who came from England.
Animals in Australia
http://www.ozramp.net.au/~senani/animaust.htm
Learn all about the unusual animal species in Australia.
The Centennial School's Australia Resource Page
http://agassizsd.mb.ca/centennial/australia.html
This page has lots of links to other sites on Australia.
The Official Site of  The Australian Tourist Commission
http://www.australia.com/
Read about the regions of Australia and the key attractions of each.
Insignias and Emblems of South Australia
http://www.sa.gov.au/emblems/emblems1.htm
What does a Hairy Nosed Wombat look like?  Read about the official state animal of South Australia at this site.  To learn more about South Australia, click on other state emblems and insignia.

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This page was last updated on October 14, 2004 .