Australia
Definition
A country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its unique wildlife, diverse cultures, and significant role in global affairs.
Analogy
Think of Australia as a giant sandbox. Just like how every corner of a sandbox can have different toys (representing diverse wildlife), so does Australia with its unique flora and fauna. Also, just as a sandbox is often isolated from other play areas in a playground (representing geographical isolation), Australia is geographically distant from many other countries.
Related terms
Aboriginal Australians: The indigenous people of Australia who inhabited the continent before European colonization.
Commonwealth of Nations: An intergovernmental organization of 54 member states that are mostly former territories of the British Empire. Australia is part of this group.
Great Barrier Reef: The world's largest coral reef system located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
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