CURIOSITIES

CURIOSITIES OF AUSTRALIA:

Did you know that...?

-The word "Kangaroo" comes from cangurru that means “I don’t understand you”. That was the answer which was given by the aboriginals when the explorers asked them about the name of that curious animal.

-There are 1500 species of spiders in Australia. Some of them are poisonous, but don't wory about this. They are only found in the middle of the rain-forests and the indegenous people have home-made medicines to cure their bites.

-Gyratory clothes line was created by australian people. 

Some amazing aspects about the Sidney Opera House.

-It has been opened since 1973.

-It has got 3 stages with 2,679 in total.

-It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 





It is interesting to know the ethnic groups you will be surrounded. 

Caucasians: about 92%,

                                                                                     Asian people: 7% more or less,

Only about a 1% of Aboriginal people who were the first in inhabiting this wonderful country. Nevertheles, in those days the native people are the smallest group. And take in to account that in this percentage are included other races.