Political Geography: AUSTRALIA by Australia

Political Map of Australia

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 13:41:51 UTC

Australia is divided into 6 territories, or as we know them here in the US, "States". There is no conflict amongst the different territories in Australia.

Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 13:46:27 UTC

Julia Gillard is the Prime Minister of Australia. A prime minister is the chief executive of a parliamentary democracy. She oversees things such as law-making. A prime minister in Australia is equivalent to a president in the United States.

Australian Army

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 13:50:07 UTC

The Australian military is much like the military in the US. Citizens aren't drafted, they join by choice. The Australian military is very small. Though it is the largest in Oceania, it is still much smaller than most Asian armies.

Canberra, Australia's Capital

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 13:55:30 UTC

Contrary to popular belief, Sydney is not the capital of Australia. The capital city is "Canberra." Canberra is located on the Eastern coast of Australia, much near the city of Sydney. Canberra is where all the government officials work, including the Prime Minister.

Mining

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 14:03:18 UTC

One of, if not the, largest industries in Australia is mining. Most of the mining in Australia occurs in the center, otherwise known as the "Outback". The major minerals that are mined in Australia include iron ore, nickel, copper and silver.

Tourism

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-24 14:07:53 UTC

Believe it or not, one of the major industries that drives Australia's economy is tourism, especially in cities along the coast. The millions of people who visit Australia each year contribute millions of dollars to Australia's economy.

Evolvement of Australia's Boundaries Since 1788

caseycowart25 — 2013-01-29 01:47:17 UTC

Political Geography Article

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Political Geography Article Summary

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Project Questions

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