History of Australia
After the European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia.
翻译:由荷兰探险家在1606年发现澳大利亚的东半部后,此地由英国在1770声称,并于1788年1月26日起通过运输犯人,在新南威尔士建起殖民地。1901年1月1日,六个殖民地联合,形成了澳大利亚联邦。