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7 fact-checked facts about Australian geography, wildlife, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Uluru is a famous sandstone monolith in which part of Australia?

AnswerThe Northern Territory

Uluru is in the Northern Territory's red centre.

The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of which state?

AnswerQueensland

The reef stretches along Queensland's coast.

Going deeper

How many states does Australia have?

AnswerSix

Australia has six states plus territories.

Which Danish architect designed the Sydney Opera House?

AnswerJørn Utzon

Utzon's design won a 1957 competition.

Which island is an Australian state?

AnswerTasmania

Tasmania lies south of the mainland.

Expert level

The Commonwealth of Australia was formed by federation in which year?

Answer1901

Federation took effect on January 1, 1901.

In what year did the Sydney Opera House open?

Answer1973

Queen Elizabeth II opened it in October 1973.

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