Ages 8–14 · Grades 3–9 · 10 levels
Country Explorer: Australia
Geography game — Australia: where it is on the map, its neighbours, capital and biggest cities, flag, mountains, rivers, language and money.
- Where in the world
- Neighbouring countries
- Capitals & cities
Quick facts
- Capital
- Canberra
- Other big cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
- Continent
- Oceania
- Area
- 7,692,024 km²
- Population (2024)
- 27.6M people
- Land neighbours
- None — it is surrounded by sea
- Highest point
- Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m)
- Longest river
- Murray
- Main language
- English
- Currency
- Australian dollar
Pick the country you know best and the game will compare every fact with it. Saved on this device only.
Levels
A free account unlocks levels 3–4
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A subscription unlocks levels 5–10
Try every level free for 30 days
Did you know?
Canberra was built as a brand-new capital, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, is the world's largest coral reef system.
Koalas live in the wild only in Australia, where they eat the leaves of eucalyptus trees.
How to play
- Pick an unlocked level on the trail above.
- Answer each question before the timer runs out — speed and streaks earn bonus points.
- Score 60% or higher to unlock the next level.
- Levels 1–2 are free with no account. A free account also unlocks levels 3–4.
- A small monthly subscription unlocks every remaining level.
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Questions and answers
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra is the capital of Australia. Other big cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
What are the highest mountain and the longest river in Australia?
The highest mountain in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, at 2,228 m. The longest river is the Murray.
What language do people speak in Australia, and what money do they use?
The main language in Australia is English, and people pay with the Australian dollar.
Which countries are neighbours of Australia?
It has no land neighbours: it is surrounded by sea. Across the sea lie Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand.
