From time to time, we consider and debate about the form of Government, Head of State and national flag that should represent Australia. While these are all worthwhile discussion points, we have missed the most important of all, our country’s name.
Anne and I have conducted extensive research in the last six weeks in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on these counties’ inhabitants’ understanding of where we are from. We have found that most people confuse us with Austria and Allemagne (Germany). However the use of “Kangaroo” accompanied by a hopping motion with the hand will have any local instantly aware of where we are from.
Changing our country’s name to ‘Kangaroo’ will provide much greater recognition for our country and therefore exposure to a large and hitherto untapped market. We will continue to research this phenomena on our RTW trip and provide a full report in July 2015.
Anthony
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Ha very funny!.I think Austria should change its name actually, not us. We are Terra Australis, the Great Southern Land, so there, the world should educate itself and take notice 🙂
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Sounds like the line from a song, much easier to educate about Kangaroo, and it’s on the coat of arms.
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A kangaroo flag would be good. In Canterbury at the moment…enjoying ourselves. Love to you both XXX
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Haha! There’d be no mistake then! Love to you all xxx
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Maybe they think you are a little crazy and to stop your kangaroo imitation people concede they know about Australia 😉 Look forward to the final report! xxx
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Maybe I am, but it has improved international relations with Kangaroolia.
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I hope the hand motion is not too limp-wristed!
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Strong and firm like an Australian fast bowler taking English wickets in an Ashes series.
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