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In terms of area, which Australian city is the largest in the world?

Mt Isa.

What attack did the city of Sydney face during WW2, ending with an Aussie victory?

Japanese midget submarine attack. From 31 May to 1 June 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney harbour and attacked docked ships. Only one allied vessel was destroyed. The three submarines were disabled by Australian troops who dropped depth charges and fired rifles into the harbour. The victory was made easier with help from shark netting which trapped the Japanese submarines. 21 people were killed on the HMAS Kuttabul, before the sub escaped the harbour.

Which of these is Australia NOT the world's largest exporter of?

Oil. Australia provides the world with a wealth of export goods to a large majority of the countries on Earth. Australia does have self-sufficient oil supplies, however is not the major exporter. The majority of Australia's exports go to Japan, USA and Europe.

The "Giant Drop", in the Queensland amusement park Dreamworld, is the tallest and fastest freefall ride in the world.

T. With your legs dangling freely in open-air gondolas, Dreamworld's "Giant Drop" is undoubtedly one of the scariest thrill rides on the planet. The ride winches up 120m, the equivalent of a 39-storey building, then in the space of 5 seconds lets you plummet to the ground reaching speeds of 140 km/h before stopping only metres from the pavement.

How many verses did Australia's national anthem "Advance Australia Fair" originally have?

5. Believe it or not my fellow Aussie's, but our anthem did in fact have five verses. The first and third have been the only ones kept, despite many only remembering the words to the first. The three discarded verses relate to Australia's past with Great Britain, and so aren't relevant to modern Australia.

If you were to add up one of each coin and note of Australian money at the turn of the century, how much would you have had?

$188.85. Australian money included both coins and notes, COINS: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2. NOTES: $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. Australia did have 1c and 2c coins that were phased out in the 1980s.

How many sides does the Australian 50c coin have?

12. The Australian 50c coin is by far Australia’s largest coin. The traditional 50c coin incorporates the Australian Coat of Arms, featuring the Kangaroo and Emu, on the "heads" side and Queen Elizabeth II on the "tails" side. There have been variations on this design for special occasions in Australia's history, including Federation, Captain Cook, 2000 Olympic Games and more.

Which of these is NOT a supermarket chain circulating in Australia?

Supervalu. Supervalu is a supermarket chain circulating throughout the United States of America and doesn't exist here down under. Franklins (Frankie’s), Woolworth’s (Woolies), and newcomer Aldi are all Supermarkets circulating in OZ.

In which Australian city were the most lives lost during WW2 on Australian soil?

Darwin. The "Bombing of Darwin" on the 19th Feb 1942 was Australia's Pearl Harbour. Unprepared and unfairly matched, the Japanese conducted sixty air raids on the city destroying ships and property. The exact number of people killed during the attacks will never be known, unofficial estimated place the number at 204, however it is believed that the actual number is considerably more.

In which state/territory has Australia's hottest temperature been recorded?

Queensland. Measured in Cloncurry, Queensland in 1887, Australia's hottest temperature ever recorded is 53.1 degrees Celsius; New South Wales has recorded second hottest at 52.8 degrees Celsius. Western Australia and Northern Territory have recorded the lowest of the high temperatures at 50.7 degrees and 48.4 degrees respectively. Marble Bar in Western Australia has the hottest average temperature, but not the hottest ever.

Which of these was in the planning stages in Australia in the early 2000s?

The world's tallest tower. Rising 1 Kilometre (3,300 ft) into the sky, the "Solar Tower" will be the world’s tallest tower, situated in southwestern New South Wales. The $800 million tower will be a solar thermal electricity generator, and will be used to produce energy to over 200,000 homes by 2005. The observation deck will be the highest in the world, giving views from 1000m above the red desert sand.

Which Australian ski resort produces the most artificial snow in the southern hemisphere?

Thredbo. Thredbo, although not Australia's largest ski resort, boasts the most sophisticated artificial snow making machines in the southern hemisphere. Artificial snow is vital in Australia as the mountains aren't high enough to ensure quality snow each season. The snow making machines are an essential back up each year.

In terms of total area of territory owned by Australia, where does it actually rank as largest country in the world?

Second. Mainland Australia is 7,617,930 sq km, however, the Australian Antarctic Territory proclaimed on the 7th February 1933 is 6,119,818 sq km. The total area owned by Australia is 13,806,668 kilometres squared. This places Australia second behind Russia, 17,075,400 sq km, but above Canada at 9,330,970 sq km. The only countries to have actually claimed ownership of Antarctica are Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK.

How often are the windows of the Sydney Opera House cleaned?

Once a year. The windows are washed by hand once every year, and due to the danger involved, the workers receive "Danger money". The tiles of the Opera House are self-washing, and thus have never needed to be cleaned.

What is the name of the world's largest building, standing between 520 and 600m, that was to be built in Melbourne, but was rejected by government in 1999?

Grollo Tower. The Kennett Liberal government rejected the plans to build the Grollo tower in Melbourne's Docklands, however the building is now going to be constructed in the Mid-East capital of Dubai at a cost of $1 billion.

Does Australia have the world’s largest human made artwork in the world?

y. Australia's "Marree Man" is a mystery. Some say it was made by engineers from the town of Marree, others disagree. What is agreed upon is that it is undoubtedly the largest artwork in the world, five times larger than the air drawings in Peru. The Marree Man stretches for over two and a half miles, and can only be wholly viewed from the air.

How many convicts were transported from Great Britain to Australia in colonial years, before gold was discovered in 1851?

160,200. Australia was founded as a settlement for British convicts. They built roads and communities as punishment for their crimes. A seven year sentence in Australia could be given for something as simple as stealing a loaf of bread. The total European population in Australia before the gold rush in 1851 was 405,000. The 160,200 convicts have contributed greatly to Australia's now 20,000,000 people.

In which Australian city could you, once upon a time, find the largest aluminum object in the world (since surpassed)?

Canberra. The flagpole atop Australia's Parliament House was, when built in 1988, the largest aluminum object in the world, standing at a tremendous 81 metres in height.

The largest marsupial ever to have lived in Australia is extinct. What modern day marsupial is its closest relative?

Wombat. The giant wombat, Diprotodon, became extinct around 20,000 years ago and was the size of a small car. Now that’s a huge wombat!

When it was opened in 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge proudly held a world record. What record is that?

It is the widest longspan bridge in the world. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is undoubtedly the widest longspan bridge in the world at 49 metres wide. It comprises eight lanes of traffic, walkways for pedestrians and two electric railways. At its opening it was the longest steel arch bridge, however the USA built another bridge three feet longer just so they could claim that title.