Australia (Indigenous/Western )

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Location and Geography

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Australia is an island nation located in the southern hemisphere of the world with great and diverse natural landscapes. It is home to the world's oldest living culture of Indigenous Australians as well as a modern western culture.

Conclusion

Capital City

The conclusion provides a summary of the Indigenous/Western Culture of Australia showcasing its special multi-cultural identity. It emphasizes that cultural acceptance and mutual understanding is essential in the Australian society.

Australia's capital city is Canberra. It is located in the state of Australian Capital Territory and was built in the 20th century.

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National Flag

Cultural Difficulties

Cultural difficulties are encountered when the traditional beliefs of the Aboriginals, including the Dreamtime, are confronted with Western culture. This can include issues such as discrimination, racism and lack of understanding between both cultures.

The national flag of Australia is a combination of the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross. Its colors are blue, white, and red.

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Australia

Indigenous/Western

Immigrants from Australia

Language

Immigrants from Australia have brought their own cultural biases which often clash with the traditional Indigenous beliefs. In the late 19th century, Europeans also began to immigrate to Australia, contributing to the diversification of the culture.

Australia has two official languages, English and Aboriginal languages, which are spoken by indigenous populations. Many people speak multiple languages, English being the most widely spoken as the language of education along with Indonesian.

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National Dish

Products

Australia's national dish is Vegemite, a savoury spread with a dark-brown colour made from yeast extract and displayed as a thick paste. It is versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes and eaten as a snack or a breakfast item.

Australia has a variety of products both modern and traditional. These include resources such as minerals, gas, and oil, as well as a variety of food items like vegemite, bush tucker, kangaroo meat, and more. Cultural products such as souvenirs, handicrafts, and other items related to Aboriginal cultural heritage can also be found.

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National Dress

National Day

NAIDOC WEEK

• NAIDOC Week has its roots in the 1920s.Initially known as 'Aborigines Day'
• In 1956, the name changed to NAIDOC, and it became a week-long event.

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Australia’s national day is “Australia Day” and is celebrated on January 26th each year. It is a day to celebrate all the things that are great about Australia, its achievements and its people.

Australia's national dress is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary styles. There is a strong influence of traditional patterns and long-held textile weaving techniques combined with modern interpretations of Aborigine art.

Music and Musical Instruments

Australian music has contributed to many genres, including indigenous, rock, pop, and folk. Common traditional instruments are the didgeridoo, clapsticks.