Australian Physical Features:*Students should know the following features: 1. Coral Sea 2. Great Barrier Reef 3. Ayers Rock 4. Great Victoria Desert Australia Population DistributionAustralia is completely surrounded by water. It is a country and a continent. It is known as the "Land Down Under" because it is located completely below the equator. The climate in northern Australia is tropical because of its proximity to the equator and the climate is more temperate in southern Australia. The coastal areas are heavily populated, with many urban cities situated near the water. The population is sparse in the center of Australia where there is a desert climate and very little rainfall.
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