ABOUT HISTORY AND CULTURE

ABOUT THE HISTORY

Aboriginal people arrived in Australia about 50.000 years ago from Asia across land bridges that were exposed when sea levels were lower. The hardy Aborigines had to learn how keeping alive among the harsh conditions of the outback.

Dutch explorers first landed in Australia in 1606, and the British began to settle there in 1788.  Many settlers were criminals sent to live there as a punishment..

For a short time, the newcomers lived peacefully with the Aboriginal people. But soon, fighting broke out over who owned the land.





Aboriginal people today

 In 1851, gold was discovered in Australia. A rush to find riches brought thousands of new immigrants, and by 1859 six separated colonies existed. In 1901, these colonies joined to form a British commonwealth.

PEOPLE  AND  CULTURE

Australia is one of the world´s most ethnically diverse nations. Nearly a quarter of the people who live in this country were born in other countries. They come from the United Kingdom and other European countries, but also from China, Vietnam, North Africa and the Middle East.

Australia´s warm, sunny climate and abundance of open spaces give the population a variety of expectations in activities outdoors.



diving

 



sailing



surfing



 The people are also passionate about sports, including swimming, surfing, sailing, tennis, soccer, cricket, rugby and other own invention in Australian football rules.




vegemite with bread

 

austalian open

Gastronomy in Australia is characterized by ingredients and dishes that show its historical and multicultural past: Aboriginal cooking, British and Irish cooking of the first European settlers, and Asian and Mediterranean cooking brought by immigrants after the First World War.





kangaroo steak

 

sea food



 


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