Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Australia
Great reference directory for finding information on Australia. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Australia: State and Territory Capitals
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the state and territory capitals of Australia.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile Australia
A comprehensive country profile focusing on the continent of Australia. Topics include basic facts, early history, colonization and settlement, politics, and economy. A map and links to related topics are included.
Other
Geoscience Australia: Landslides
Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...
Other
Bureau of Meteorology: The Weather Map
Explains what a weather map is and how it is prepared. Describes what weather maps show, typical weather patterns in Australia, the use of weather charts, temperature, and wind speed.
NOAA
Noaa: Cpc: Regional Climate Maps
Provides large colorful maps of climate data about each continent for the current week, month, or previous quarter.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Vanuatu: Relief Map
A relief map of the several islands that make up the country of Vanuatu. An inset shows the islands in relation to others in the South Pacific. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Solomon Islands: Political Map
A political map of the Solomon Islands in the Coral Sea. An inset shows the islands in relation to other islands in the South Pacific. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Relief Map
A relief map of the islands of Papua New Guinea showing both the mountainous regions and coastal plains. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Political Map
A political map of the islands of Papua New Guinea which shows the province borders, major cities, and highways.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Australia
Use this site to visit the land Down Under and learn about the country of Australia. Explore art, history, animals, flags, explorers, folk music, dinosaurs, map, geography, story time and more. Includes an interactive quiz.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Australia
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Australia's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Pacific location and a video about ancient rock paintings made by the...
University of California
Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Australia [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Australia.
abcteach
Abcteach: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides lots of links to elementary information about Australia. Find agricultural products, maps and animal forms, learning games, and more.
Other
Public Domain Maps of Australia
Clear maps of Australia in color. Other maps are also available for viewing or download through links on the page.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Australia/oceania
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Australia
From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Heard Island and Mc Donald Islands (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Heard Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Norfolk Island (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Norfolk Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Coral Sea Islands (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Coral Sea (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cocos Islands (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Christmas Island (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Christmas Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...