Australia Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of the Land Down Under!

Anzac Day, observed on April 25, commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, especially at Gallipoli in World War I.

The Indian Ocean lies to the west of Australia, the Pacific Ocean lies to the east.

The kangaroo is one of the most iconic animals native to Australia. They are marsupials and appear on the Australian coat of arms.

Australia became a federation on January 1, 1901, when six separate British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia.

Aboriginal Australians are the Indigenous peoples who have lived on the continent for at least 60,000 years.

English is the primary language spoken in Australia.

Western Australia is the largest state, covering about one-third of the entire continent.

The official currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD), symbolized as $ or A$.

The Murray is Australia’s longest river, running through New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Australians often use the word “barbie” as slang for barbecue — a popular social activity across the country.

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It was purpose-built as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Cricket is extremely popular in Australia, especially during the summer months and during the Ashes series.

Sydney hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000, which was widely celebrated for its successful and well-organized games.

The golden wattle is Australia’s national floral emblem. Its golden flowers represent unity and resilience.

Opal is considered Australia’s national gemstone, and the country supplies most of the world’s opals.

Bondi Beach is an iconic surf beach in Sydney, known for its golden sands and vibrant surf culture.

Sydney is famous for its Opera House and Harbour Bridge — two of Australia’s most iconic landmarks.

Captain Cook was the first European to chart the east coast of Australia in 1770 aboard the HMS Endeavour.

Tasmania is Australia’s only island state, located south of the mainland.

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of Queensland, known for its warm climate and outdoor lifestyle.

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a sacred monolith to the Anangu Indigenous people, located in the Northern Territory.

Koalas sleep up to 18–22 hours per day due to their low-energy eucalyptus diet.

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, is the largest coral reef system in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney is Australia’s most populous city with over 5 million people.

The Tasman Sea lies between eastern Australia and New Zealand.