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Geography

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People

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Animals

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History

5.	National Economy

6.	Government type and administration

7.	Opera in Sydney

8.	The Port Bridge

"Government type and administration
The official title is The Commonwealth of Australia and it is a British dominion. It has a democratic, federal system and the head of state is Elizabeth II represented by the Governon-General (it is Bill Hayden since 1985). The head of government is the Prime Minister Paul Keating who is in office since Christmas 1991.
The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 states and 2 territories: New South Wales (capital Sydney), Victoria (Melbourne), Queensland (Brisbane), South Australia (Adelaide), Western Australia (Perth), Tasmania (Hobart). The Australian Capital Territory is a part of the country surrounding Australia ´s capital Canberra, which had been chosen and built up as the capital of the whole country. Northern Territory is thinly populated, however there is a strong urge now to change it into the seventh state (about 140,000 people live here).
The Federal Parliament has its seat in Canberra and is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Australia is a member of the following important international organizations: UN and all its specialized agencies, OECD, the Commonwealth. The Australian national flag consists of the British Flag symbol and a large blue field in which 5 stars are arranged in the form of the Southern Cross constellation.

Opera in Sydney
This building is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Opera in Sydney is located on Bannelong Point near the port. In the past there was a fortress and tram station.
Opera was built by architect John Utzon, who was unknown until 1945, when he wan the competition of architects. His concept of building was very difficult to realization, but it was the most interesting. It was decided that the building will be finished in 1963 and it will cost 7 million dollars. Really it was built in 1973 and it costed 100 milion dollars.
Opera was opened by Elizabeth II. in October 1973. Its curtain has 93 sq metres and the organ is the largest in the world.

The Port Bridge
It is the bridge near the Opera. It is built from steel and it is said that is looked like a hanger. It was proposed by John Bradfield from Queensland. It was opened in 1932. The road, which is in the bridge, was named after him – it is Bradfield Highway.
The bridge is 1,150 m long and the highest place on it is 135 metres above water. "

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