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National symbols of
Australia
Official symbols
Unofficial emblems
Australian Icons
Government
Australia is a
constitutional monarchy
with a federal division of
powers. It uses a
parliamentary system of
government with
Queen Elizabeth II at its
apex as the
Queen of Australia , a role
that is distinct from her
position as monarch of the
other
Commonwealth realms
Language
Although Australia has no
Religion
Australia has no
state religion , and section
116 of the
Australian Constitution
prohibits the
federal government from
making any law to
establish any religion,
impose any religious
observance, or prohibit
the free exercise of any
religion.
Education
School attendance is
compulsory throughout
Australia. Education is the
responsibility of the individual
states and territories so the
rules vary between states, but
in general children are
required to attend school from
the age of about 5 up until
about 16. In at least some
states (e.g., WA) children aged
1617 are required to either
attend school or participate in
vocational training, such as an
apprenticeship.
Cuisine
Australian cuisine had its base on the
traditional style of British cooking.
Australia also has a wide variety of
seafood and the general traditional
meals include ...
Vegemite
Pie Floater
Chiko Roll
Lamington
FESTIVALS
Creamfields
In 2010, international
powerhouse Creamfields
made its bold entry to the
Australian festival calendar.
Helmed by Totem Onelove
the people behind the
gargantuan Stereosonic tour at
the start of summer
Creamfields does the national
rounds in the usually barren
month of May. 2011 sees
Deadmau5 brings his LED
Mau5head and jaw-dropping
new live set-up to the headline
slot.
Field Day
Field Day is the indisputable
QUESTIONS:
1.What are the national colours of Australia?
2.How do we call the national anthem of
Australia?
3.What is the national gemstone of
Australia?
4.National bird is
5.What does Pie Floater consists of?
6. Best known festivals: