The Origins of Australia: Understanding Our History

How Australia Became a Country Do you know how Australia became a country? From the British establishing New South Wales in 1788 to the creation of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland, this short map animation shows how the scattered colonies gradually united. Finally, in 1901, all six colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia. Learn the history of Australia in under 60 seconds! #WorldPolitics #breakingnews #WorldMap #MapAnima