England-Australia

=Ryan= = [|Interesting facts.] = = It’s an interesting fact that, compared with other countries, Australians are not very heavy drinkers.The average Australian drinks 7% less alcohol than the average Briton, 25% less alcohol than the average German and 35% less alcohol than the average Irish. When Eurpeans arrived there, they infact were recorded for consuming the most alcohol. //Australia i//s the only continent without an active volcano. =

= The culture of Australia is much like that of America. They speak English and much of there day is spent outdoors in the wilderness or doing sport. Australia is just as in to sport's as America is. Australia is mainly a christian country. Australia is also known as the the "One Down Low" because where it is located on Earth. It is almost identical to the United States with its climate and surroundings. The wheather is close because we have deserts, beaches, and mountains. We get hot wheather, snow, sleet and anything in between. Also Australia is close to the same size as America but a little smaller. Australia tradeds with many countries including China, Japan, England, America, and more. Australia has a lot of metals, stones, and precious jewels that they use for trade. =

= [|More interesting facts] = =One-fifth of Australia is covered in desert. Pubs in the country occupie more land than the mines. Sharks around Australia are immune to most of the dieseas. Australia is also the largest producer of the one hump camels.= = [|Wierd laws of Australia] = = Children may not purchase cigarettes, but they may smoke them. In Australia, a life sentence is 25 years in prison.Taxi cabs are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk. =