Word of the week

Thongs

TH-ONG-S

Elsewhere known as Flip Flops and not be mistaken for underwear, thongs are the ultimate go-to casual footwear for Aussies—perfect for the beach, BBQs, or just cruising around. Popular all year round, in summer thongs are worn to avoid burning feet on hot sand or tarmac, the rubber soles of the basic thong keep feet protected while staying cool.

Aussie thongs = comfort and style!

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Australians talk fast, shorten words, add an 'ie', 'o' or 'y?... and laugh a lot. It can make for understanding the Australian version of English rather confusing.

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Did you know?

  • Australia is unique because, not only is it one of the biggest countries in the world, it is the only country to cover an entire continent.

  • Australia has 7 states and 2 territories.

  • 90% of Australians live on the coast, due to the majority of the country's interior being a vast desert, commonly referred to as the Outback.

  • Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth.

  • 49% of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was born overseas.

  • Australia has one of the world's lowest population densities, with a population of around 26 million.

  • 80% of the animals are unique to Australia, from cuddly marsupials to a huge variety of birds.

  • 20 of the top 25 most venomous spiders are from Australia.

  • There are twice as many kangaroos as people.