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In which year was the name Australia formally adopted?
Flinders first proposed the name "Terra Australis", which became "Australia", the name adopted in 1824.
What did Luis Vaz de Torres discover?
Probably Australia but he was unaware of it. He is mainly remembered today for the Strait that bears his name between Australia and New Guinea.
How many years has Australia been competing in the Olympics?
Australia has been competing in the modern Olympics since its beginning - 1896. However, that first year, there was just one athlete from Australia. His name was Edward Flack, he was born in England was living in England in 1896; however, since he had resided in Australia for most of his life, he was considered suitably qualified as an "Australian" to be Australia's representative.
Who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia?
It was Dirk Hartog who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia.
Why did someone suggest the name Wool gold for the new capital?
The name Woolgold was a serious contender for the name of Australias capital because wool and gold are the 2 exports that arguably built Australia.
Is Australia in Texas?
No Texas is in the U.S.A.
Which has a larger land mass Texas or Australia?
Australia = 7,686,850 sq. miles Texas = 2,268, 823 sq. miles Australia is larger than Texas.
Are anocondas in Texas?
no but they are in Australia
Does Australia fit into Texas?
No. Australia's area is 7 692 024 sq km while the area of Texas is 696 241 sq km. Texas would fit into Australia about 11 times.
What is the population of Texas in Australia?
about 700
What is the size of Texas compared to New South Wales Australia?
Texas is perhaps 1/12th the size of Australia, or less. Texas has an area of 696,241 sq km. Australia's area is 7 659 861 sq km, excluding islands. Therefore, Australia is about 11 times the size of Texas.
What is halfway point from Texas to Australia?
The halfway point between Texas (TX) and Australia is Omoka, Cook Islands.
Is Texas bigger than Australia?
Very much so. Australia has an area of 7 692 024 sq km. Texas has an area of 696 241 sq km. Texas would fit into Australia eleven times.
Are there cowboys in Australia?
no they are in USA in dallas Texas
What is the mileage from Texas to Sydney Australia?
Air distance from Austin, Texas to Sydney, Australia is 8,468 miles. That is 13,629 kilometers. It is 7,359 nautical miles.
How many times would Texas fit into Africa?
Texas fits into Australia 10.95 times. So 11 times!!
What is Australia's full name?
Australia's full name is the Commonwealth of Australia.
