Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Countries

Australia's mountains are not high by world standards, but they have influenced the spread of human settlement, and they affect the weather and the presence of water in the environment. From the ancient, weathered ranges in the deserts, to the Great Dividing Range and the extinct volcanoes, Austr...

The Outback is not a place with any definite boundary. When Australians refer to the Outback they mean the enormous regions of the country that are far away from the sorts of services transport and facilities that people expect to find in urban areas. Find out who lives in the Outback how they su...

New South Wales is the fourth largest state in Australia, but it has the highest population and an economy that is bigger than that of some nearby countries. Sydney is where Australia's first British colony was founded in 1788, making its early history also the history of the nation. Find out how...

"From the red desert landscapes in the south, to the lush tropics of the north, the Northern Territory has vast areas of spectacular wilderness. The World Heritage sites of Kakadu and Uluru are iconic locations, recognised around the world as symbols of Australia. Read about the history of the No...

From the Torres Strait Islands in the north to the rain forests further south, Queensland's varied landscapes and environments shelter unique wildlife and also provide the state with a wealth of natural resources. Find out about the Indigenous and colonial history of Queensland and then discover ...

"From its wineries and coastline in the south, to its deserts in the remote north, South Australia is a state of contrasts. Find out about Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, how it can transform from a brittle salt lake into a wetland. Discover how the early colony of South Australia managed to develop witho...

Victoria's gold rush history and the momentous events that happened at the Eureka Stockade have produced ripples that are still being felt today. Find out what the real significance of the Eureka flag was, and then traverse Victoria to discover all about this state's geography, wildlife, governme...

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and has a capital city than can claim to be the most isolated in the world. With a sparse population and vast areas of desert and wilderness, Western Australia is a resource-rich state. Its mining industry powers its economy and also underpins t...

Let's go Globetrotters! We're travelling to Austria, birthplace of some of the world's most celebrated musicians. Find out what life is like in Austria. Discover how people live, work and play. Learn about the food, culture and language. And visit some of this unique country's most famous places.