Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Australia and South Africa

This is a school prosject about Australia and South Africa, we tried to find good questions and answers, but we would love your input so feel free to comment.

Australia


 What is their national sport?
They don`t have any national sports, but they have strong international teams in cricket,  field hockey, rugby, netball

Do they have any national instruments?
 In Australia they have a instrument called didgeridoo. A didgeridoo is a wind instrument made by the native australian. 

Do they have any famous people? 
The most famous actors from Australia is Hugh Jackman, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe.
Some famous bands and singers from ausralia is for eksample ACDC and Kylie Minogue.
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How do they govern? 
Australia is an independent country and the head of state is queen Elisabeth II. 

Do they have any famous people? 
The most famous actors from Australia is Hugh Jackman, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe. 
Some famous bands and singers from ausralia is foreksample ACDC and Kylie Minogue

How do they celebrate the national day in Australia? 
26th of January is the national day in Australia. Most people celebrate by getting togheter with friends and family and they all have a big bbq and drink beer.


Here are some questions we would like if you answered for us: 

Do you have any traditional food dishes?

What is typical Australian?

Do you have any special traditions?

 



South Africa




Do they have any national-sport?

No, South Africa hasn’t any national sport, but Football, Rugby and Cricket are
well known sports.  

Do they have any famous people?  The most famous South African person has to be Nelson Mandela “Mandiba”. He is 
well-known all over the world and did a great work the time he lived. In addition is Desmond Tutu another famous person.

What is typical South Africa? 
The climate is often very hot and sometimes it is long periods of drought. The African kitchen is 
very varied, but they are known for their commodities. And one other thing they are known for is their wild animals in the country. They have beautiful beaches where it is great surf opportunities. Many of the beaches are also protected against sharks.  

Do they have any national monuments? 

One thing is the castle of good hope. The castle of good hope can you find in Cape Town. This is the oldest building in South Africa and was built between 1666 and 1679. One other national monument is the Freedom Park. The park will strive to accommodate all of the country`s experiences and symbols to tell a story about the struggle of humanity for freedom in South Africa.


Here are some questions we would like if you answered for us: 


 How do you celebrate your national day? 

 Do you have any special traditions? 

 How do you govern your country? 

 Are there any South-African dishes you recommend?



2 comments:

  1. I really liked the deign on your blog. It was sweet and nice colours and well organized. You also had a lot of good information and the blog post was also really well organized. I don't know what I think should be different on your blog/blog post. If I had to wish one thing on your blog, might more pictures be my wish:) Really nice blog Ingeborg!

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  2. Hope you get some answers from South Africa and Australia. Two very different countries. But they both like rugby a lot!

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