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Australia

Australia, with a population of 22,015,576, is predominantly white (92%) and has a diverse heritage, including 7% Asian and 1% Aboriginal. Its capital, Canberra, is situated on the Indo-Australian plate, with Sydney as the largest city. European settlement began in 1606, followed by the establishment of a penal colony in 1788 that saw 161,700 convicts transported by 1868. Indigenous Australians arrived around 50,000 years ago, showcasing the longest continuous cultural traditions. Their history is marked by suppression, but awareness and acknowledgment are growing.

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Australia

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  1. Australia

  2. Population • Population: 22,015,576 • 92% white, 7% Asian, 1% Aboriginal and others

  3. A bit of geography • Capital: Canberra • Largest city: Sydney • 7,617,930 km2 • Located on the indo-australian plate

  4. Some history • First European ”landing” in 1606 • 1770 Britain claimed a big part of the East coast for penal colony • 1788 Penal colony were built • 1788-1868 161,700 convicts were brought to Australian prisons.

  5. The system • School • Legal System

  6. Indiginous people’s history • Arrived around 50,000 years ago. • Longest surviving traditions on earth • Surpressed by the english people

  7. Indiginous people today • Black asians • Ghettos and poverty • Sorry day • Growing awareness

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