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How to Identify Australia in GeoGuessr

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Location of Australia on the globe
Location
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.au
Domain
Language
Chevrons
$AUD
Currency
+61
Calling

Flat white bollard

Flat white bollard — Australia
Unique

White plastic bollard with red reflector near the top on front side, white/grey on the back

Bollard itself is a slip rectangle with slightly rounded edges

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Australian Mailboxes

Australian red mailbox with a rounded top, featuring white text and a white logo on its front.
Unique

Australian mailboxes are typically red and feature a rounded top. They often display white text and a white logo. This distinct combination helps identify them in the country.


Australian Road Lines

Australian road with white road lines visible on the center and edge, indicating traffic flow.
HookAussies paint it white, Kiwis paint it bright (yellow)

Australian roads use almost exclusively white road lines.

Contrast: Other countries like New Zealand or South Africa use yellow lines.

Note: New Zealand can also have all white lines.


Green Poles

Australian green wooden poles, cylindrical in shape, commonly found along roadsides or in rural settings.

Appearance: These green wooden poles are cylindrical.

They are common in Australia. Similar: New Zealand uses similar poles, but South Africa does not.


Australian Speed Limit Signs

Australian speed limit sign with black numbers inside a red circle, set on a large white rectangular background.

Design: Australian speed limit signs have black numbers within a red circle. This circle is placed on a large white rectangular background.

Contrast: New Zealand speed limit signs usually do not have this white rectangular background.


Australian Black and Yellow Chevron

Australian Black and Yellow Chevron — Australia

Australian roads use black-and-yellow chevrons

They guide drivers around obstacles or sharp turns


Australian Give Way Signs

Australian give way sign with a red triangle, white border, and black 'GIVE WAY' text on a white background.

Australian give way signs have a white border and black text.

Contrast: New Zealand signs use red text.

Similar: South African signs look the same, but you will rarely see them.


Australia-only brands

Australia-only brands — Australia

Some brands like Hungry Jack's are present only in Australia

That it is literally Burger King in Australia, so if you see Burger King, it cannot be Australia


Australian Black and White Chevron

Australian road sign showing a black chevron with white arrows pointing to the right.

Australian roads use black-and-white chevrons

They guide drivers around obstacles or sharp turns

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Green Intersection Signs

Green Intersection Signs — Australia

Green signs with white arrows appear at intersections to indicate nearby towns or cities.

They sometimes include the distance to the destination in kilometres.


Australian Gen 3 Long Antenna

Australian GeoGuessr car from Generation 3, viewed from the rear, showing a distinct long antenna.
HookLong kangaroo tail (AU) vs short kiwi stump (NZ)

Long antenna on the back of the car in Generation 3 imagery

Contrast: New Zealand's Generation 3 cars have a short antenna.

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