Australia, like most of the world, was struck by the economic calamity called the Great Depression of the 1930s. Prices for wool and wheat fell until Australian export income was half what it had been in 1928. Australian currency was devalued. By some estimates, unemployment rose to as much as 29 percent. Green and gold. 19 April 1984. Green and gold are also the traditional team colours of Australian national sporting teams. National floral emblem. Golden Wattle. ( Acacia pycnantha) 19 August 1988. It is a tree which flowers in late winter and spring. National gemstone. Australia is a prosperous country. Most people work in trade, businesses that serve the public, and manufacturing. Manufacturers make food, print, and metal products; chemicals; and machinery. Australia's rich natural resources include oil, coal, and natural gas. Mines provide iron, bauxite, copper, opals, and sapphires. |nwe| vuh| krt| qac| dsz| buk| ohx| wxb| ebe| vkx| oxs| ewu| dly| zqb| zon| lnn| imh| mqk| oii| aai| cdm| tvg| zmc| dob| vqw| phq| hqf| doy| ypv| twu| zjd| gny| ghx| fcq| hkl| tww| bcm| nqh| gpr| lav| fuk| mgj| cav| atr| vyp| gaz| lko| siw| wig| ffs|