Australia
Across
- 2. Koala: A tree-dwelling, pouch-bearing Australian mammal that eats almost nothing but eucalyptus leaves.
- 4. Southern: cross A famous constellation visible in the Southern Hemisphere that appears on the Australian flag.
- 5. Uluru: A massive, sacred red sandstone rock formation located in the heart of Australia's desert.
- 8. A type of tree native to Australia that is the main food source for koalas.
- 9. Great: Barrier ref The world's largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
- 10. A sandy shoreline by the ocean where Australians love to swim and sunbathe, like Bondi.
- 13. A dry, sandy area of land with very little rain, covering a large part of the Australian interior.
- 15. The huge body of salt water that completely surrounds the Australian continent.
- 17. A popular Australian social gathering where food, like sausages and steak, is cooked outdoors over a fire or gas grill (often called a "barbie").
- 18. A popular water sport in Australia where people ride waves on a board.
- 19. Opera : house Sydney's most famous landmark, known for its unique sail-like architectural design.
Down
- 1. A large, fast-running Australian bird that cannot fly.
- 3. Didgeridoo: A traditional wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians, made from a hollow wooden log.
- 5. A large ocean predator with sharp teeth, commonly found in the waters around Australia.
- 6. A unique semi-aquatic Australian mammal that has a bill like a duck and lays eggs.
- 7. Outback: The vast, remote, and arid interior of the Australian continent.1. Kangaroo: A large Australian marsupial that moves by hopping on its powerful hind legs.
- 11. The capital city of Australia.
- 12. Marsupial: A type of mammal whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch on the mother's belly.
- 14. Boomerang: A curved wooden tool traditionally used by Indigenous Australians for hunting, designed to return to the thrower.
- 16. Billabong: An Australian term for an isolated pond or branch of a river that leaves a stagnant pool of water.
- 18. Sydney: Australia's oldest and largest city, famous for its iconic harbor, bridge, and beautiful beaches.