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'''Australia''' is a country in the southern hemisphere, consisting geographically of the world's smallest continent (also called [[Wikipedia:Australia (continent)|Australia]]), the large island of [[Wikipedia:Tasmania|Tasmania]], and several [[Wikipedia:List of islands of Australia|smaller islands]] in the [[Wikipedia:Indian Ocean|Indian]] and [[Wikipedia:Pacific Ocean|Pacific Oceans]]. Politically, Australia is divided into [[Wikipedia:States and territories of Australia|six states and two major territories]], as well as several lesser territories. The capital city of Australia is [[Wikipedia:Canberra|Canberra]], but its largest city is [[Wikipedia:Sydney|Sydney]]. |
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'''Australia''' is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. The capital city of Australia is [[Wikipedia:Canberra|Canberra]].<ref name="wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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==Magical Games and Sports== |
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[[File:AustralianFlag.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|1994]] [[Quidditch World Cup]] attendee waving an Australian flag.]] |
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[[File:AustralianFlag.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|1994]] [[Quidditch World Cup]] attendee waving an Australian flag.]] |
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*[[Quidditch]] was made popular here by the [[17th century]] [[wizards]] who visited here to study [[Herbology|plants]], and played in their free time. |
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*[[Quidditch]] is believed to have become popular in Australia in the [[18th century]]. Because large parts of the Australian outback is remote and uninhabited, they make ideal locations for [[Quidditch]] pitches. |
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[[Quidditch]] is believed to have become popular in Australia in the [[18th century]]. Because large parts of the Australian outback is remote and uninhabited, they make ideal locations for [[Quidditch]] pitches. Australia also has its own [[Australian National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]] and [[Australian National Quidditch Stadium|National Quidditch Stadium]]. The Australian Quidditch League also includes teams from other countries of Oceania.<ref name="QTA8">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 8 (''The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide'')</ref> |
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*[[Thundelarra]] is home of the [[Thundelarra Thunderers]], who have dominated the [[Australian Quidditch League]]. The Australian Quidditch League also includes teams from other countries of Oceania. |
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*[[Woollongong]] is home to the [[Woollongong Warriors]].<ref name="woollongong">In real-life, the spelling is ''Wollongong''</ref> |
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Australian, just as many other Antipodean [[Quidditch]] players are characterised by their speed and showmanship. Two dominating teams had so much enmity to each other that a popular response to an unlikely claim or boast arose in Australian wizarding community: "Yeah, and I think I’ll volunteer to ref the next Thunderer–Warrior game."<ref name="QTA8"/> |
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*Australia also has its own [[Australian National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]] and [[Australian National Quidditch Stadium|National Quidditch Stadium]]. |
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===Australian Quidditch teams=== |
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*[[Thundelarra Thunderers]], a team having his home in [[Thundelarra]], dominated the [[Australian Quidditch League]].<ref name="QTA8"/> |
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*[[Woollongong]] is home to the [[Woollongong Warriors]], along with Thunderer's dominated the League.<ref name="woollongong">In real-life, the spelling is ''Wollongong''</ref><ref name="QTA8"/> |
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==Magical Beasts and Beings== |
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*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] claimed to have defeated the [[Wagga Wagga Werewolf]]. [[Wagga Wagga]] is an inland city/town in Australia<ref name="Wagga">In real life, Lockhart is an Australian town, 65 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. J.K. Rowling revealed in an interview her inspiration for Lockhart's name, which was not this town.</ref> |
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*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] claimed to have defeated the [[Wagga Wagga Werewolf]]. [[Wagga Wagga]] is an inland city/town in Australia.<ref name="CS10">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 10 (''The Rogue Bludger'')</ref><ref name="Wagga">In real life, Lockhart is an Australian town, 65 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. [[J.K. Rowling]] revealed in an interview her inspiration for [[Gilderoy Lockhart]]'s name, which was not this town.</ref> |
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*The [[Billywig]] is native to Australia. A real legend exists in Australia about a beast with a similar name, the ''Bunyip''. |
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*The [[Billywig]] is native to Australia. A real legend exists in Australia about a beast with a similar name, the ''Bunyip''.<ref name="FBTF">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]'' - ''An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts''</ref> |
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*The [[Antipodean Opaleye]] is a [[dragon]] breed native to [[New Zealand]] though it is said to have migrated to Australia when room is scarce in its native land. |
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*The [[Antipodean Opaleye]] is a [[dragon]] breed native to [[New Zealand]] though it is said to have migrated to Australia when room is scarce in its native land.<ref name="FBTF"/> |
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==Magical History== |
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*[[Hermione Granger]], in an effort to protect her [[Muggle]] parents from [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], [[False Memory Charm|altered their memories]] to give them different identities making them want to move to Australia. [[Hermione Granger's father|Mr.]] and [[Hermione Granger's mother|Mrs. Granger]] stayed there temporarily under the aliases Wendell and Monica Wilkins until the [[Second Wizarding War]] ended and Hermione restored their memories. |
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*[[Hermione Granger]], in an effort to protect her [[Muggle]] parents from [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], [[False Memory Charm|altered their memories]] to give them different identities making them want to move to Australia. [[Hermione Granger's father|Mr.]] and [[Hermione Granger's mother|Mrs. Granger]] stayed there temporarily under the aliases Wendell and Monica Wilkins until the [[Second Wizarding War]] ended and Hermione restored their memories.<ref name="DH6">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 6 (''The Ghoul in Pyjamas'')</ref> |
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*[[Nina Young]] who plays the [[Helena Ravenclaw|Grey Lady]] is an Australian actress. |
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*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', [[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo Bagman]] put off searching for employee, [[Bertha Jorkins]] as he believed that she misread a map and ended up in Australia rather than Albania. |
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==Locations in Australia== |
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*[[Nina Young]] who plays the [[Helena Ravenclaw|Grey Lady]] is an Australian actress.<ref name="wikipedianinayoung">[[Wikipedia:Nina Young|Nina Young]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*{{Wikilink|Australia}} |
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==Notes and References== |
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*[[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]] |
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