Australia-Indonesia Connections Worksheet

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🗺️ Part 1: Location and Geography

1. Look at the map. Circle the correct answer for each question:

Where is Indonesia located in relation to Australia?

South of Australia

North of Australia

East of Australia

Which continent is Indonesia part of?

Australia and Oceania

Asia

Europe

2. Complete these location sentences using the word bank:

Word Bank: Asia, Pacific Ocean, north, south, islands

Australia is located ________ of Indonesia.

Indonesia is in ________ and has many ________.

Both countries are surrounded by the ________ Ocean.

3. Draw a simple bird's eye view map showing Australia and Indonesia. Include a key with symbols for:

Key symbols to include: Land (countries), Water (ocean), Capital cities

🏛️ Part 2: Comparing Our Countries

4. Fill in the fact boxes using the information sheets provided:

Three facts about Australia:

Three facts about Indonesia:

5. Compare the two countries by completing these sentences:

One similarity: Both countries ________________________________

One difference: Australia _________________ whereas Indonesia _________________

6. Special places are important to all people. Tick the types of places that might be special to families in both Australia and Indonesia:

Religious or spiritual sites

Family gathering places

Natural landmarks

Markets and community centres

Traditional meeting places

🤝 Part 3: Connections and Reflection

7. Indigenous Australians have been connected to Country for over 65,000 years. How do you think Indigenous Australians might view the close location of Indonesia to Australia?

8. Why do you think it's important for Australia and Indonesia to have a good relationship as neighbouring countries?

9. Extension Challenge: Using the scale on your map, estimate the distance between northern Australia and southern Indonesia. What does this close distance mean for travel and trade between our countries?

10. Support Option: Draw or write about one way Australia and Indonesia are similar: