Hi there, it's Jing here again.
Let me enlighten you with a slight history of Oz.
Long long ago, before year 1700, Australia has two main indigenous group- Aboriginals and Torrent Straits Islanders. Australia was discovered by the famous Greek mathematician, geographer and scholar, Ptolemy.
So this is how Ptolemy looks like for those of u who've not seen him
And so, revolution took place and soon the land down under appeared with a huge estimated population of 22 million~~!
And do you know how Australia's name was formed?
It is from a latin, australis, which means South :-)
Wait, that's not it! Did u know that Australia's former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke held a Guinness Wold Record?!
Could u have guessed it from the picture? Yeah, it was actually before he became the prime minister, he skulled 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. There, you have it!
Another funny story about Australia's Prime Minister is that, there was this unusual incident where Harold Holt, went for a swim at Cheviot Beach near Portsea in 1967.
Want more humour?
Australia is home to over 750 different reptile species, this includes Brown Snake, Tiger Snake and Taipan.
And capital city, before i forget. What was it again? Sydney? Nah... Melbourne, no! It's Canberra folks!!
Well Sydney and Melbourne wanted to be the Capital City, and due to their fail attempt, Canberra was built in the middle of both cities.
Before I sign off, just one more fact. hehe XP
Currently, Australia ranks top 1 as the most OBESE country. So beware, if u ever go to Australia, watch out on your calories! Till then, thanks for reading :)
Let me enlighten you with a slight history of Oz.
Long long ago, before year 1700, Australia has two main indigenous group- Aboriginals and Torrent Straits Islanders. Australia was discovered by the famous Greek mathematician, geographer and scholar, Ptolemy.
So this is how Ptolemy looks like for those of u who've not seen him
And so, revolution took place and soon the land down under appeared with a huge estimated population of 22 million~~!
And do you know how Australia's name was formed?
It is from a latin, australis, which means South :-)
| Map depicting the Southern Land, whee~!~ |
Wait, that's not it! Did u know that Australia's former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke held a Guinness Wold Record?!
 |
| Bob Hawke, guess what?!~! |
Could u have guessed it from the picture? Yeah, it was actually before he became the prime minister, he skulled 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. There, you have it!
Another funny story about Australia's Prime Minister is that, there was this unusual incident where Harold Holt, went for a swim at Cheviot Beach near Portsea in 1967.
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| Harold Holt was never seen again! O>O |
Australia is home to over 750 different reptile species, this includes Brown Snake, Tiger Snake and Taipan.
And capital city, before i forget. What was it again? Sydney? Nah... Melbourne, no! It's Canberra folks!!
Well Sydney and Melbourne wanted to be the Capital City, and due to their fail attempt, Canberra was built in the middle of both cities.
 |
| Canberra Star Ball |
Currently, Australia ranks top 1 as the most OBESE country. So beware, if u ever go to Australia, watch out on your calories! Till then, thanks for reading :)
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