AUSTRALIABy Riley Johnson

No ligers here, sorry Louis

Australian SlangBetter half – husband or wifeBikey – motor cyclist Boogie board – half sized surf boardDunny – toiletGas bag – person who talks a lotIdiot box – televisionNappy – diaperNose – on the nose: something stinksZonked – really tired

CelebrationsAustralia Day is the official national day of Australia.

Celebrated annually on 26 January, the day honors the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. It is equivalent to our Thanksgiving Day.

Anzac day is celebrated in Australia and New Zealand remembering those who fought in World War I. Anzac is an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who were also known as Anzacs.

Christmas and St. Patricks day is celebrated in Australia.

Main Sports• Baseball• Basketball• Horse racing• Motorsports• Cricket• Rugby• Soccer• Tennis

Food

Seafood such as Southern Bluefin tuna, Mudcrab and Yabby.

Fruit like Quandong (native peach), Wattleseed, Muntries and plums.

Cuisines include Smoked mettwurst, Lachsehinken, bratwurst sausages