Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Australia is huge—like, really huge—so why does it have such a small population? From harsh landscapes to historical quirks, we’re breaking down the surprising reasons behind this continental paradox!

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00:00 INTRO
01:29 Lost Generation
06:35 Core and Periphery
10:33 More Sheep than People
17:10 Looking to the Future