Australia is a country that most people find a bit strange, as a result there are many facts about Australia that most people find amusing. One of the most interesting is that it snows in Australia. Not only does it snow, but it actually gets more snow than Switzerland in an average year.
This is a fact about Australia that surprises most people who never think that it is snowing in Australia, but the fact is that it is. Obviously, large amounts of snow do not fall on the entire continent, but there are areas that receive a large amount. These areas are in the mountains, another fact that surprises many people who think that the continent is very flat.
In fact, there are mountains in Australia, although they’re not particularly high by the standards you’d find in other countries, they really stand out because the rest of the continent is so flat. The highest peaks are around six thousand feet high, high enough for snow to fall in winter. The largest mountain range on the continent is known as the Australian Alps and is located near the capital region.
Switzerland, of course, also has mountains, and many more than Australia, which begs the question of how Australia can get more snow. The answer is that Australia’s mountains are located near the coast, while Switzerland is a landlocked country. Coastal regions will always receive more precipitation than inland regions, and if it is cold enough, it will fall as snow. In the mountains of Australia it is quite cold and as a result a lot of snow falls.
While most people are surprised to learn that it snows in Australia, people who live there know it all too well, even if it doesn’t affect their daily lives. Skiing has become a very popular sport in the country in recent years and several resorts have been built. As these resorts begin to attract more and more foreign tourists looking for a place to ski during the summer months back home, the amount of snow Australia receives will likely become more widely known. For now though, it’s still a fun fact that you can share with your friends.