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Australia Flag The Commonwealth of Australia is a large country, principally located in a large island continent (and covering the entire mainland of that continent) in the Southern hemisphere, but also incorporating a number of additional islands as well, including islands that in the Indian, Pacific, and Southern Oceans. The largest of these Australian islands is Tasmania, which lies to the Southeast of the mainland Australian continent, just 125 miles (200 kilometers) away, across the Bass Strait.

Australia does not have any land borders with any countries, but it does have sea borders which a number of countries, specifically Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu.

The population of Australia is currently approximately 21 million people. Most of these people live in the various capital cities of each of the five mainland Australian states: Adelaide (capital of South Australia), Brisbane (capital of Queensland), Melbourne (capital of Victoria), Perth (capital of Western Australia), and Sydney (capital of New South Wales). There also of course many other cities in Australia, including the national capital, Canberra.

Australia has a developed economy, and is one of the world's top 20 countries in terms of both overall GDP and GDP per capita. The economy is dominated by a service sector, which accounts for approximately 70% of GDP. However, although agriculture and mining are relatively small in absolute terms (less than 10% combined), they dominate Australia's exports.

Map of Australia

Australia is home to a wide range of different climatic regions and habitats. Most of the country is covered by desert and semi-arid grasslands, but there are also temperate zones, tropical and subtropical regions, and some equitorial climatic regions. There is a great diversity in the flora and fauna found across the country, and many distinctive forms of wildlife for which Australia is known, such as emus, kangeroos, koalas, kookaburras, playtpus, and wallabies. Additionally, Australia also is home to the world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, which is over 1,600 miles (2,600 kilometers) long.

If visiting Australia, you will of course want to see the wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, the beaches, the natural landscapes (such as Ayers Rock - Uluru), and the country's many cosmopolitan cities.

Australia Country Details


Country Name Australia
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Australasia
Flag Australia Flag
Principal Language English
Capital Canberra
Major Towns/Cities
  • Adelaide
  • Albany
  • Albury
  • Alice Springs
  • Ararat
  • Armidale
  • Ballarat
  • Barinsdale
  • Bathurst
  • Benalla
  • Bendigo
  • Blue Mountains
  • Brisbane
  • Broken Hill
  • Bunbury
  • Bundaberg
  • Burnie
  • Cairns
  • Caloundra
  • Canberra (Capital)
  • Cessnock
  • Charters Towers
  • Clarence
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Darwin
  • Devonport
  • Dubbo
  • Fremantle
  • Geelong
  • Geraldton
  • Gladstone
  • Gold Coast
  • Gosford
  • Goulburn
  • Grafton
  • Griffith
  • Hamilton
  • Hervey Bay
  • Hobart
  • Horsham
  • Ipswich
  • Kalgoorlie
  • Launceston
  • Lismore
  • Lithgow
  • Logan City
  • Mackay
  • Maitland
  • Mandurah
  • Maryborough
  • Melbourne
  • Mildura
  • Moe
  • Morwell
  • Mount Gambier
  • Mount Isa
  • Murray Bridge
  • Newcastle
  • Nowra
  • Orange
  • Palmerston
  • Perth
  • Port Augusta
  • Port Lincoln
  • Port Pirie
  • Queanbeyan
  • Redcliffe
  • Rockhampton
  • Sale
  • Shepparton
  • Swan Hill
  • Sydney
  • Tamworth
  • Thuringowa
  • Toowoomba
  • Townsville
  • Traralgon
  • Victor Harbor
  • Wagga Wagga
  • Wangaratta
  • Warrnambool
  • Whyall
  • Wodonga
  • Wollongong
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    Web Sites about Australia


    Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
    Here are some other web sites about Australia::

    Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia

    Books about Australia


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    Fodor's Essential Australia (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Released: June 28th, 2022
    Paperback (688 pages)

    Fodor s Essential Australia (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Essential Australia (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640975004
    • EAN: 9781640975002
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 688
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: June 28th, 2022
    • Release Date: June 28th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.75 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Lonely Planet Australia (Travel Guide)
    By Sarah Reid, Jayne D'Arcy, Anthony Ham, Trent Holden, Jessica Lockhart, Craig McLachlan, Charles Rawlings-Way & Josh West

    Released: September 17th, 2024
    Paperback (928 pages)

    Lonely Planet Australia (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Australia (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838693904
    • EAN: 9781838693909
    • PartNumber: 9781838693909
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 22
    • Number of Pages: 928
    • Authors: Sarah Reid, Kat Barber, Jayne D'Arcy, Peter Dragicevich, Anthony Ham, Paul Harding, Trent Holden, Jessica Korteman, Jessica Lockhart, Virginia Maxwell, Craig McLachlan, Mwende Mutuli Musau, Charles Rawlings-Way, Steve Waters, Josh West
    • Publication Date: September 17th, 2024
    • Release Date: September 17th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 inches by 5.15 inches by 1.375 inches
    • Weight: 1.69976404002 Pounds
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    Frommer's Australia (Complete Guides)
    By Lee Mylne

    FrommerMedia
    Released: January 1st, 2020
    Paperback (480 pages)

    Frommer s Australia (Complete Guides)
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    Frommer's Australia (Complete Guides)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: FrommerMedia
    • ISBN: 162887452X
    • EAN: 9781628874525
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 20
    • Number of Pages: 480
    • Author: Lee Mylne
    • Publication Date: January 1st, 2020
    • Release Date: January 1st, 2020
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    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.75 Inches
    • Weight: 1.00089866948 pounds
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    Australia (Travel Guide)
    By DK Travel

    Released: October 25th, 2022
    Multicolor Paperback (512 pages)

    Australia (Travel Guide)
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    Australia (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 0241418402
    • EAN: 9780241418406
    • PartNumber: 9780241418406
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 512
    • Author: DK Travel
    • Publication Date: October 25th, 2022
    • Release Date: October 25th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.56 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 1.21 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
    • Color: Multicolor
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    The Rough Guide to Australia (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
    By Rough Guides

    Released: May 2nd, 2023
    Paperback (960 pages)

    The Rough Guide to Australia (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
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    The Rough Guide to Australia (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides)
    • Manufacturer: Rough Guides
    • ISBN: 1839058196
    • EAN: 9781839058196
    • PartNumber: 9781839058196
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 14
    • Number of Pages: 960
    • Author: Rough Guides
    • Publication Date: May 2nd, 2023
    • Release Date: May 2nd, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 inches by 5.25 inches by 1.25 inches
    • Weight: 1.64905771976 pounds
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    Australia Travel Guide 2024-2025: “Top Destinations and Travel Tips”
    By Caleb Standsalone

    Released: August 4th, 2024
    Paperback (215 pages)

    Australia Travel Guide 2024-2025: “Top Destinations and Travel Tips”
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    Australia Travel Guide 2024-2025: “Top Destinations and Travel Tips”
    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798334964778
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    • Format: Large Print
    • Number of Pages: 215
    • Author: Caleb Standsalone
    • Publication Date: August 4th, 2024
    • Release Date: August 4th, 2024
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    • Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.49 Inches
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    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
    By Anthony Ham, Lindsay Brown, Peter Dragicevich, Anna Kaminski, Monique Perrin, Tamara Sheward & Andy Symington

    Lonely Planet
    Released: April 20th, 2021
    Paperback (544 pages)

    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1787018237
    • EAN: 9781787018235
    • PartNumber: part_1787018237
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 7
    • Number of Pages: 544
    • Authors: Anthony Ham, Cristian Bonetto, Lindsay Brown, Jayne D'Arcy, Peter Dragicevich, Trent Holden, Anna Kaminski, Ali Lemer, Monique Perrin, Tim Richards, Tamara Sheward, Tom Spurling, Andy Symington, Benedict Walker
    • Publication Date: April 20th, 2021
    • Release Date: April 20th, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.7 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 0.875 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
    By Sarah Reid, Jayne D'Arcy, Anthony Ham, Jessica Lockhart & Craig McLachlan

    Released: August 20th, 2024
    Paperback (480 pages)

    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet East Coast Australia (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1838691952
    • EAN: 9781838691950
    • PartNumber: 9781838691950
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 8
    • Number of Pages: 480
    • Authors: Sarah Reid, Kat Barber, Jayne D'Arcy, Peter Dragicevich, Anthony Ham, Paul Harding, Jessica Lockhart, Virginia Maxwell, Craig McLachlan, Charles Rawlings-Way
    • Publication Date: August 20th, 2024
    • Release Date: August 20th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.87964442538 Pounds
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