Fairfax Island, 
the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It extends for about 2010 km (about 1250 mi) along the northeastern coast of Australia and is actually a chain of more than 2500 reefs and several small islands. Fairfax Island off the coast of Queensland is part of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Sydney Opera House, Australia

The shell-shaped Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous pieces of modern architecture in the world. It was designed by Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, which is located on the southeastern coast of Australia. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the country’s cultural center.

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Koala

Koalas, native marsupials of Australia, are herbivores that live in trees. They are found only in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia, feeding on the leaves and flowers of certain species of eucalyptus. Koalas are protected by the Australian government.

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