Intermediate · 4-7 · Social Studies

Australia — Geography & Government Basics

40 practice questions available.

What is the capital city of Australia? (Hint: it's not Sydney!)

Canberra

How many states does Australia have?

6 (plus 2 mainland territories)

What is Australia's largest city, though not its capital?

Sydney

What type of government does Australia have, with a Governor-General representing the monarch and a Prime Minister as head of government?

A constitutional monarchy / parliamentary democracy

What is Australia's national law-making body, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, called?

The Parliament of Australia (Federal Parliament)

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