The capital: Canberra was founded in 1913 as the capital of Australia.
The coat of arms: The kangaroo and emu were chosen for Australia's coat of arms to symbolize a country that is always moving forward.
The termite mounds: The termite mounds in Australia are the tallest animal-made structures on Earth.
The Box Jellyfish: The Box Jellyfish is Australia's most deadly marine animal.
The Australian Alps: The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps.
Coral reefs: Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system.
Fraser Island: Australia's Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island.
The world's oldest fossil: Australia is where the world's oldest fossil, which is 3.4 billion years old, was discovered.
Dry continent: Australia is the second driest continent globally.
Unique wildlife: Most Australian animals are found nowhere else on Earth, including the kangaroo, platypus, echidna, and a vast array of reptiles.
Indigenous languages: Australia has over 200 spoken languages, including many indigenous dialects.
Snowy mountains: Despite its arid reputation, the Australian Alps receive more snow than Switzerland.
Single country continent: Australia is the only continent occupied by a single country.
The longest fence: Australia has the longest fence in the world, built to keep dingoes out of farmland.
Longest golf course: The Nullarbor Links golf course is the longest in the world.
Unique wildlife: Australia is home to the platypus, the echidna, and the kangaroo, which are all unique to the country.