Nature in Australia

Australian Nature

Australia can be divided in three big territories (Western, Eastern and Outback). The lofty plain of the western plateau is a dusty region.

There are many deserts like the Great Sandy-, Gibson-, Great Victoria and Nullabor Desert. There are also many mountains like Uluru and smaller bally like Mac Donell Rangers.

Very popular (for tourists) is the Ningallo Reef because it is the biggest fringing reef in the world. It is one of the best places to see the whale sharks and to swim with them. Also important is the Shark Bay. The water is clear turqouise and is the home of whales, turtles, dolphins and manta rays.

The second biggest territory is the in east and it is also a dusty area are like the Western Territory. Simpson desert is the most dusty region of Australia and it is placed in the Eastern Territory. But there is the biggest river system (named Murray-Purling) of Australia. The Great Dividing Range (region) is impressive because it bestrides with 3200km from the northern to the southern of the Eastern Territory.

Also exciting are the snowy mountains of the ralm. The biggest mountain of Australia is called Big Ben and is also the unique burning mountain in the east. Big Ben is 2735m high and stands in an empty place.

In the Northern Territory the biggest national park is Australia's Kakadu. Millions of migratory birds are in the wetland and many crocodiles are sunbathing on the banks of the river.

The third territory is called Outback. Outback are regions of Australia which are far from civilization. Nearly three-quarters of Australia's count them. The most parts of western and central Australia's are empty of humans. So there shall operate pasture economy. 130mil. Sheeps and 25mil. Beef are living there. In Australia there are more than 20000 native plants. 85% of them are growing in the outback.