Australia Day

Australia Day takes place annually in an amazing land of untouched wild beaches and harsh deserts. These lands have always attracted the attention of researchers. Travelers sought to embark on a journey to experience the unknown. Australia is considered the 6th largest country in the world, but the population is only 21 million people.

History

The celebration officially takes place on January 26 each year. This date was not chosen by chance. It was on this day in 1788 that several British ships arrived on these lands and began settling. On board were several hundred criminals convicted of petty crimes. Some arrived voluntarily and set about founding a new colony.

The holiday was first held in 1818. At the end of the last century, it was given the status of a state holiday. Australia Day is always on a grand scale. Major events are organized, award ceremonies are held, and festive tables appear in almost all homes. However, Indigenous Australians do not support the general festivities. They mourn their ancestors who died because of the British.

Interesting Facts

1. The national colors of the country are green and gold. Australians try to wear clothes and jewelry exclusively in these shades on the day of celebration.
2. 90% of the mainland consists of vegetation. At the same time, representatives of 200,000 different species of animals live there. Some of them are endangered and cannot be found in any other part of the planet.
3. Many believe that Australia is inhabited by extremely dangerous insects. This fact has been confirmed, but the last time a human died from a spider bite was in the 1980s.
4. Almost all the inhabitants of the country are settled in the three largest cities: Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

How to Take Part

The most ideal way to celebrate the holiday would be a trip to Australia. It will allow you to experience the wonderful world and forget about all the problems left behind. But not everyone can afford such a pleasure. In other cases, a virtual acquaintance with the mainland will be enough. A huge number of documentaries about Australia have been made, and there are many interesting pictures on the Internet.

When is Australia Day in 2026?

Australia Day is observed on January 26 each year.

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