Australia

The only nation to govern an entire continent (Despite that fact, we have the 3rd smallest population density in the world.) 2.9 people per square kilometre resides in Australia and 85% of the population live within 50k of the coastline.

Melbourne has the largest Greek population in the world outside of Europe

Kangaroo is often sold at butchers and restaurants (it's delicious and 98% fat free.)

Koala Bears are marsupials, not bears. They're native to Australia

"The race
That stops
The nation"
The Melbourne Cup is one of the richest races in the world. It is held every first Tuesday in November (As of 3rd November 2015, the first ever female won the Melbourne Cup in history)

Uluru Peak consists of sandstone, and is the largest solitary rock in the world. It rises 348m above the earth and sinks 2.5km underground

During the 19th century, a large number of British convicts were transported to Australia. Australia's first police force was formed in 1789, it was made of the 12 best-behaved convicts.

VEGEMITE is an Australian food paste made from yeast extract. It is very salty and most often spread on a piece of buttered toast in small amounts. Aussies swear by it!