0. (Thanks to) its geographical position Australia is
called the Land Down Under. 1. (Because) most
Australians live near the sea, sport is very popular, especially water
sports. Australians are largely of British origin. 2 (so)
they maintain close ties with the mother country. 3. (Because) many Australians live near the coast, it’s not surprising that
«going to the beach» is almost a way of life. 4. (Due to)
its overall flatness and regular coastline, Australia is often called a
«sprawling pancake». A lot of children live on cattle
or sheep stations hundreds of kilometers from towns, 5 ( that’s why) they go to boarding schools or stay at home and take
correspondence courses. One of the most interesting things about
Australia’s geography is its animal life, 6 (because) it
has many animals that are unlike those found in other parts of the
world. 7 (Due to the fact that Australia is located
in the Southern Hemisphere, far away from Asia, Africa, and Europe, it
has been called the «last place on earth».