Who is the biggest island in the world?
The Largest Islands in the World
- Greenland (836,330 sq miles/2,166,086 sq km)
- New Guinea (317,150 sq miles/821,400 sq km)
- Borneo (288,869 sq miles/748,168 sq km)
- Madagascar (226,756 sq miles/587,295 sq km)
- Baffin (195,928 sq miles/507,451 sq km)
- Sumatra (171,069 sq miles/443,066 sq km)
Is Australia safer than Canada?
According to this web site – World Security Risk , both Australia and Canada have a risk rating of 7. New Zealand and Iceland have a rating of 5, and the USA 11. According to this site – Crime Index by Country 2016 Mid Year , Australia has a crime index of 42 and Canada 39.54.
What are the dangers of going to Australia?
Read some of the general security and travel tips other countries have issued for Australia.
- Venomous platypus and blood poisoning from kangaroos.
- Bar brawls and spiked drinks.
- Hitting the road, heading to the outback.
- Rough water and sharks.
- Too much sunshine, bushfires and little water.
- Mosquitoes and unfamiliar blossoms.
What can’t you say in Australia?
10 Things You Should Never Say to an Australian
- Put another shrimp on the barbie.
- Dingo ate my baby.
- Vegemite is disgusting.
- What’s the difference between Australian and New Zealand?
- Fosters is hands down the best beer in the world.
- I hate AFL.
- When you say Kylie you mean Jenner, right?
- American coffee is better.
What should I avoid in Australia?
10 Things All Tourists Should Never Do in Australia
- Never get off the bus without thanking the bus driver.
- Never think you don’t need to swim between the flags at the beach.
- Don’t head outside without sunscreen.
- Don’t talk loudly on a quiet carriage during peak-hour commute.
- Never drive fast or drunk.
Does Australia have slums?
Australia is slum free. There used to be some true-blue Aussie slums, but the steady rise in living standards accompanied by public investment since World War II has taken care of those.
What do Aussies call their friends?
Bogan – This word is used for people who are, well let’s say, rednecks. Or, if you like, just call your friends a bogan when they are acting weird. Cobber – Very good friend. ‘Alright me ‘ol cobber’.