Interesting images of Australia
(Baonghean.vn) - On the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit to Australia from March 14-18, let's explore some interesting facts about the country where "there are more rats than people" and what makes it so special?
1. The capital is not Sydney.
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| The capital of Australia is neither Sydney nor Melbourne, but Canberra, the only city in Australia located deep inland (Australia has 85% of its population living within 50km of the coast). Canberra was chosen as the capital of Australia in 1908 in a compromise between the two major cities at the time, Sydney and Melbourne. It is located more than 3 hours' drive from Sydney and about 8 hours from Melbourne. |
2. Melbourne used to be the richest city in the world.
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| Melbourne was once known as the capital of metal mining, especially gold. Here, day and night, the buying, selling, mining, and processing of gold and other precious metals became the city's main activities. And soon, Melbourne became the richest city in the world in the 1880s. |
3. There are more sheep and mice than people.
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| According to statistics, Australia has approximately 60 million kangaroos and 75.5 million sheep, while its population is only about 23 million. This is because two-thirds of Australia's land area is desert, providing a suitable habitat for wild animals, while the population is mostly concentrated in a few major cities. Much of Australia remains uninhabited. |
4. The farm is larger than the country of Israel.
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| If you've seen the movie Australia starring the famous actors Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, you'll surely be impressed by the dusty landscape with its enormous herds of cattle that filled the screen. That scene is completely real in life, and even more spectacular. Anna Creek in southern Australia is considered the world's largest ranch, covering an area of up to 24,000 square kilometers.2, larger than the entire country of Israel. |
5. The enormous quantity of cakes consumed.
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| 270 million is the number of cakes consumed in Australia each year. This figure makes the country the world's largest consumer of cakes. This also explains why many famous Australian delicacies are related to cake, such as beetroot hamburgers, green curry pie, cheese and bacon rolls, and pavlova. |
6. The world's most beaches
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| Australia currently has over 10,000 beaches. If you spent each day visiting one, it would take you 27 years to see all of the country's beaches. If you swam at a different beach every day, it would take you 27 years to experience all of Australia's beaches. |
7. The world's longest fence.
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| The Dingo Fence, also known locally as the "dog fence," was constructed between 1880 and 1885, stretching 5,641 km and making it the longest fence in the world. Its purpose was to prevent packs of wild dingoes from destroying crops and preying on sheep in southern Queensland. The fence has been effective for decades, although occasional dingo sightings still occur in the south. |
8. Swimming in the sea during the day was once considered against the law.
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| It's strange that in a country where it would take you 27 years to visit all the beaches, daytime swimming was once banned. From 1828 to 1902, swimming during the day was considered illegal. It took a long time and much struggle by swimmers before swimming was legalized again. |
9. The Village of Figurines
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| In Western Australia, there's a very popular tourist attraction that draws a lot of attention: Gnomesville, located on Wellington Road, Mill, near the Fergeron Valley. The road is lined with mint and wildflowers, and a forest filled with terracotta figurines and dwarves. Approximately 5,000 dwarves live in the area. Each figurine must be registered with the town hall and has its own full name, like an individual identity card, according to News. |
10. Free Vegetable Park
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| The free vegetable park in Brisbane is called Epicurious. Here, various vegetables are grown on an area of 1,500 square meters with neatly planned plots and interspersed seating areas. Over the years, it has become an attractive destination for relaxation and picnics in the city. |
11.Wild camels are even more dangerous than criminals.
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| With its diverse and abundant ecosystem, wildlife is so plentiful that you can easily spot them roaming freely everywhere you go. Because of this, the Australian government has had to spend $19 million to bring wild camel herds under control to prevent the dangerous situations they pose to pedestrians. |
12. Sex Party
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| Interestingly, Australia has a political party with a rather unique name: the Sex Party. The Sex Party in Australia is pursuing legislation to legalize cannabis, legalize euthanasia for terminally ill patients, abolish anti-pornography laws, address abortion, and impose church taxes. |