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wow, we are ( the Netherlands) a really small part on your Australia , Thank you for posting :) Hugs/love Gerry
740374Had meant to add yesterday in my post that we are currently watching Master Chef Australia here in South Africa and, in addition to the good food and well-resented TV programmes, it is a pleasure to view the beauty of Australia! Last week we were treated to Tasmania!
by pennifold
04 Nov 2013
It's a great show and Tasmania is a beautiful state - been there a few times. Love Chris
2974Thank you all for the interesting geography lesson - it was most enlightening seeing your facts and figures on Australia, Europe, USA, and others, relative to one another. Greetings to you from sunny South Africa!
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158554This picture is for Martine, yes, the country of Australia would fit 4 and a half times across Russia and some of the other European countries. Love Chris
by mops
03 Nov 2013
This rectangular projection is very misleading, on a globe Russia (both the European and the Asian part) does not look as impressive as all those vertical lines come together at the north pole! although it remains a vast country. Friends of mine travelled by train from Moskou to the Pacific coast, took a fortnight.
234256This map is for Jan (hightechgrammy) to show you how big Aus is compared to USA! Love Chris
234256You forgot to add the smoke which started to seep into the house about 4am & the hot wind that has made the day even worse.I had a market stall at the local market this morning selling some of husbands orchids which are in flower & the pop-up gazebo that has 2.5 kilo weights attached to each corner leg started to get airborne .
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
Sorry about that - we've had some smoke for a few days, but not as bad as Sydney! The winds have been amazing, haven't they? Love Chris
25212That map shows only PART of Europe. Norway, Sweden, the Baltic states, Russia and its former vazal states are all missing and the total of Europe is about a fifth larger than Australia.
The Netherlands is that small blue part to the west of Germany and above red Belgium - it has 17 million inhabitants.
145196Anytime I purchase lamb at the grocery store, I always look for lamb from Australia. I hear your country is very beautiful. So are the U.S.A.
Don't get to meet people from your country. Have a great day.
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
My all time favourite meal is Aussie lamb. Yes, there are some gorgeous places here, but that is true of any country. I personally want to see Canada and the Rocky Mountains, New York, San Francisco, Maine and quite a few other states of USA. One day!
Most of us Aussies are a fairly laid back lot. We were all immigrants at one stage, so we don't take things too seriously. Great bunch of people though.
Love Chris
249For years I thought 6 month in big city and 6 months outback be about right to see what you need to see.
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52719,826,675 sq km in the United States for those of you who mentioned it in your comments. Not trying to one up you Chris, but size does matter....just sayin'.
Hugs and love!
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
Dear Jerrilyn, now you're just bragging! he he he!
Yes, we are only 7,692,024sq kilometres! Australia is the world's sixth largest country, after Russia, Canada, China, USA, and Brazil.
Love you too! Love Chris
15855423281Wow! Chris, I really didn't realize how HUGE it is! Is there one that compares it to the USA?
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
Dont' forget Babe! Ophelie watched it here on Wednesday! It's an Australian classic! Love Chris
59617Amazing...I just loved our trip last year to Australia and New Zealand...breathtaking...
314193great map Chris, but to be fair you should also include the population spread!!
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
Yes, but it was only on a friend's FB page as it is. I'm assuming that most people know that the majority of people who live here are coastal dwellers. Love Chris
16529Great map Chris. I wish it was going to be a little warmer down here on that little Island at the bottom of the map today. Going out. Had hoped to wear a summer skirt, but I think ir will be some warmer clothes. The wind is quite strong here today. Love Shirley
by pennifold
03 Nov 2013
Hi Shirley, it's still 34 outside - very high winds and hot! Yucky, I'm inside my loungeroom on my laptop with the air con on! Love Chris
52676My friend I am really going to visit Aussie before I die. My son told me the other day to get my passport and start thinking about that kinda thing.
by pennifold
02 Nov 2013
Well, if you do, you will have to come and have a stay with us. We are about 2 hours north of Sydney (on the east coast) beautiful place to visit - but not in February - it's too hot! Love Chris
by shirley124
02 Nov 2013
Also make sure you add a visit to the little Island at the bottom of the map. That is the State of Tasmania. Shirley
by wendymay60
02 Nov 2013
If you are comming to Australia compare round the world fare prices with return flights also from the US compare flight & waiting around airports time with flying from DFW (Dallas Fortworth Texas) to either Brisbane or Sydney Aust. I find it easy to have a couple of stops, e.g. from Perth WA to Sydney NSW Aust to Dallas USA Texas to Jacksonville USA Florida to London England (via Miami FL USA with only a change over) to Perth WA (via Singapore with only a change over)
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