Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.
Aboriginal Australians arrived on the continent at least 60,000 years ago and developed complex hunter-gatherer societies and oral histories. Dutch na ...
Longitude: 133
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Australia:
16,892.998 km
Terrain:
Mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast.
Natural Resources:
Alumina, coal, iron ore, copper, lithium, tin, gold, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, rare earth elements, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, opals, natural gas, petroleum.
Industries:
Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel.
Population: 26,768,598
Population is primarily located on the periphery, with the highest concentration of people residing in the east and southeast; a secondary population center is located in and around Perth in the west; of the States and Territories, New South Wales has, by far, the largest population; the interior, or "outback", has a very sparse population.
Area: 7,692,024 km2
slightly smaller than the US contiguous 48 states
World's smallest continent but sixth-largest country; the largest country in Oceania, the largest country entirely in the Southern Hemisphere, and the largest country without land borders.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| AUD | Australian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Canberra
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 2:38 am (GMT+11:00)
The flag of Australia has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.
Bordering Countries
Australia has no bordering countries.
Australia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Australia
You're in for a treat! Australia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from September to November, March to May. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes
- Vibrant cities with modern attractions
- Rich Aboriginal culture and heritage
- Extreme heat in summer months
- High cost of living and travel
- Risk of dangerous wildlife
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Travel is relatively safe
- Australian cuisine features meat, seafood, and native ingredients.
- Popular dishes include meat pies and barbecued snags.
- Lamingtons and pavlova are widely enjoyed desserts.
- Visit the Great Barrier Reef
- Explore the Sydney Opera House
- See the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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