Culture

a)    Population

What’s the population of the country? Compare this to the population of the US. (Hint: The US population is 318,860,032 and counting (it gets higher every 8 seconds, but use this number for the assignment.)

The population in Australia is projected to be 23,989,941 people. This projection is based on the estimated resident population on June 30, 2015 and assumes growth since the of one birth every 1 minute, one death every 3 minutes, a net gain of one international migration every 2 minutes leading to an overall total population of one person every 1 minute and 31 seconds.

Where do people live in this country? Rural areas? Urban areas? What are the populations in two cities you used for Question 2b)?

         Australia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. People live only on 3% of its lands. Australia recently became urbanized so majority of people live in urban cities. The population in Sydney and Canberra are about 4,840,000 (Sydney) and 379,600 (Canberra). Canberra is not very populated.

b)   Agriculture

What types of agriculture do they have and what type of diet do they have?

         Some of the crops that farmers grow in Australia include wheat, vegetables, fruits, cotton, sugarcane, barley, and canola (Britannica). Crops of somewhat lesser value to the economy include oats, sunflower seeds, and tobacco. In the colder regions of Australia, a breakfast of porridge, or bacon and eggs is typical to the Australian diet. Unlike America where breakfast is what we consider the most important meal of the day. In Australia, dinner is the main meal of the day. Typical choices include roast meat with vegetables, pasta, pizza, stir fry or barbecued meat (Australian Cuisine).

c)   Industry and Tourism

Are industry and tourism related to geography and climate?

         There are many tourist destinations across Australia. That being said, Tourism is very important to Australia’s economy. Just like Hawaii, there are many things to do. Its beautiful climate and breathtaking views make it a perfect place to visit! The things tourists could do while at Australia range from outback journeys, nature discovery, driving itineraries, coastal journeys and aboriginal discovery. The sunny days at Sydney lets you enjoy a beautiful day at the beach, or go hiking. Also, sunrise could be seen on Australia’s World Heritage Icon like the Sydney Opera House.

d)   Cultural Activities

Are there any notable historical events that add to the climate/culture story?

         There weren’t any historical events but there are many cultural activities and attractions that allow tourists to come visit Australia. The Iconic Sydney Opera House, National Gallery of Victoria, Gallery of Modern Art, and many more. Many of these attractions show the history of Australia.