The word Australian means anything related to “Australia”. It can be Australian language, Australian culture, Australian food or anything. Australia is a country in Australian content in southern hemisphere. People have been living in this region for at least 40,000 years but Australia as a separate country emerged on the map of world in 1606 after Dutch exploration. It’s the world’s 13th largest country rich in culture and history. Australian culture is renowned all over the world. Captain cook, one of the famous explorers, was among those who first explored island of Australia.
1. Origin of the word
The word Australia or Australian is derived from Latin word australis which means “southern” or “from south”. First of all the name “Australia” was used in 1625 in an English book and since then “Australia” and “Australian” are being used rather than “australis” and “austress”.
2. Australian history
People have been living in this area for about 40,000 years or so. At the time of development and industrial revolution of Europe, it was seen that the Australian inhabitants had really different cultural and spiritual values. But after the Dutch arrival in this land, the values of former residents also changed.
3. Australian people
Ancient Australian people (of about 40,000 years ago) are still known for their hunting occupation and un-understandable social, spiritual and cultural values. In 18th century there were 500 tribes in whole Australia speaking different languages.
4. Australian culture
Much of Australian culture has been under high influence of Europe (may be its because of Dutch landfall in Australia) but much of Australian culture like its music, opera, films etc have achieved international recognition.
5. Australian film and actors
Australian film and film actors are known all over the globe like Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jack man, Russell Crowe, Simon Baker and many others have huge fan club in Hollywood. Similarly Australian directors and producers have also achieved big success in the world.
6. Australian capital
Sydney is the capital city of Australia and it is famous also because the first cartoonist society named “Black and white Artists’ society” was established in Sydney in 1924.
7. Australian satellite
Australian satellite is the world’s 3rd satellite launched into orbit.
8. Australian women
A survey report says that 90% of Australian women feel lucky that they are Australian. About 77% women told the reason that Australia comes in the top three those countries where women were given right to vote.
9. Migrants
About 5 million people born overseas live in Australia and they prefer to live in Sydney than any other city. They claim that there are high employment opportunities in Australia than any other country.
10. Urbanization
The level of urbanization is highest in Australia in the whole world. There is about 100% urbanization in Australia. Still it’s the world’s top less congested and highly green country.