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2. The place of Australia in the world and Australia's regional and global links  



Syllabus Outcomes: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

In this part of the topic we will be exploring the place of Australia in the world in relation to its near neighbours and their territorial boundaries and we will be investigating the ways that Australia interacts with other nations by looking at global migration patterns with emphasis on refugee migration.

a) Locate Australia within the Asia-Pacific region Using the map links below identify: Australia Asia-Pacific Territorial borders Christmas Island Nauru Burma Sri Lanka Iran Iraq Afghanistan Sudan Congo Google Earth UNHCR Maps - http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4d3.html Map Australia Regional - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/easia_oceania_92.jpg Map Australia Local - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/asia_southern_pol_2004.jpg Using this information complete part a) of Activity 2

b) Using the links below, use the UNHCR and Australian Government data to develop a chart/table showing Australia's refugee intake UNHCR Statistical trends http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4d6.html Australian Government data http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/60refugee.htm

c) Combining the geographical information and statistical information above, please complete the activity for this section in folder Activity 2

d) Post to the Brainstorm Board, why you think asylum seekers and refugees are such a focus of the media and politics in Australia?

e) Post to the Topic Vocabulary List any new terms that you have encountered in this part of the topic

Google Earth UNHCR Maps - http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4d3.html Map Australia Regional - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/easia_oceania_92.jpg Map Australia Local - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/asia_southern_pol_2004.jpg UNHCR Statistical trends http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c4d6.html Australian Government data http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/60refugee.htm http://www.thinglink.com/
 * Resources for Part 2**
 * Maps**
 * Statistical Data**
 * Activity**