List of islands of Australia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-islands-of-australia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is List of islands of Australia?Within Australia's maritime jurisdiction, spanning the Indian and Pacific Oceans
2. What is the capital of List of islands of Australia?Varies by island/territory; Hobart is the capital of Tasmania
3. What language do people speak in List of islands of Australia?Predominantly English; Indigenous languages and creoles are present on specific islands
4. What is the total number of islands?8,222 islands
5. How many islands does Australia have?Australia has 8,222 islands.
6. What is the biggest island in Australia?Tasmania is the biggest island state in Australia.

Maritime Jurisdiction: The legal authority a country has over the sea and seabed within defined limits.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with exceptionally high levels of plant and animal life, often under threat.
External Territories: Islands and landmasses administered by Australia but geographically separate from the mainland.