Scenarios about 'australia'
Australia refers to both the continent and the nation in the Southern Hemisphere, which evolved from British colonial settlements established in the late 18th century to a federated country in 1901. Its unique geographic isolation has shaped distinctive ecosystems, indigenous cultures with over 60,000 years of history, and a modern multicultural society. In alternate history scenarios, Australia often features in explorations of different colonial outcomes, indigenous contact scenarios, or geopolitical alignments in the Pacific region.
What If Japan Invaded Australia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Imperial Japan launched a full-scale invasion of Australia during World War II, potentially reshaping the Pacific War and Australia's national development.
What If Melbourne Developed Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Melbourne embraced transit-oriented, high-density urban planning rather than sprawling low-density development, potentially creating a radically different Australian metropolis.
What If New Zealand Joined Australia as a State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New Zealand became Australia's seventh state rather than maintaining its independence, fundamentally reshaping both nations' identities and the geopolitical landscape of the South Pacific.
What If Queensland Separated from Australia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Queensland successfully seceded from the Australian Federation, creating a new sovereign nation in the South Pacific.
What If Surfing Never Became Popular?
Exploring the alternate timeline where surfing remained an obscure Hawaiian practice rather than becoming a global cultural phenomenon, transforming coastal economies, popular culture, and youth movements worldwide.
What If Sydney Developed Different Harbor Development Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sydney's iconic harbor underwent radically different development patterns, reshaping Australia's largest city and its global standing.