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What is the approximate number of people per square meter in Australia?
What is the approximate number of people per square meter in Australia?
What is the capital of Australia?
What is the capital of Australia?
How many times could the UK fit into Australia?
How many times could the UK fit into Australia?
What is the approximate distance from east to west in Australia?
What is the approximate distance from east to west in Australia?
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What is the ranking of Australia's immigration population in the world?
What is the ranking of Australia's immigration population in the world?
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What is the estimated number of Aborigines in Australia?
What is the estimated number of Aborigines in Australia?
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Who is the Head of State in Australia?
Who is the Head of State in Australia?
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What is the name of the famous structure located on the banks of Sydney Harbour?
What is the name of the famous structure located on the banks of Sydney Harbour?
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What is the ranking of Australia's economy in the world?
What is the ranking of Australia's economy in the world?
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What is the national sport of Australia during winter?
What is the national sport of Australia during winter?
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Geography and Size
- Australia is the largest country in Oceania and the sixth largest country in the world.
- It is the smallest continental land mass, but also the world's largest island.
- The UK would fit into Australia approximately 32 times.
Population
- Australia has a population of 26 million people, with a population density of around 3 people per square meter.
- Most of the inhabitants are concentrated in or around the coastal areas of the main states/territories.
- Much of inland Australia is deserted.
States and Territories
- Australia is made up of six states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.
- There are two territories: Northern Territory (NT) and Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Capital
- Canberra is the capital of Australia, located in southeastern Australia, in ACT.
- Not Sydney, as many people mistakenly believe.
Climate
- Australia is almost 4000km from east to west and 3200km from north to south.
- The north is hot and tropical, while the south is subtropical or temperate.
- Most rainfall occurs around the coast.
- There is snow in southern Australia and Tasmania during the winter months.
Immigration and Diversity
- Nearly a quarter of the country's inhabitants were born elsewhere.
- Australia is the eighth largest immigration population in the world.
- The "Populate or Perish" slogan was used to promote immigration after World War II.
- Immigrants came from Britain, Europe, and Asia.
Language and Indigenous People
- The national language is English.
- Aboriginal Australians have their own set of languages and customs.
- There are an estimated 400,000 Aborigines (indigenous people of Australia).
Government
- Australia is a commonwealth of the UK.
- The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-General and a Prime Minister.
- Power is divided between the federal and state governments.
Landmarks
- The Sydney Opera House was designed by a Danish architect and took 14 years to construct.
- The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the tallest steel arch bridge in the world and has over 150,000 vehicles crossing it every day.
- Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is a massive sandstone formation situated in the Northern Territory.
Economy and Exports
- Australia is a highly developed country with a strong economy, ranking 13th in the world.
- Important exports include agricultural goods, such as wool, wheat, beef, fruit, and wine.
- The country imports major items, including petroleum, crude oils, cars, phones, computers, and medicines.
Sports and Culture
- The national sport of Australia is cricket during summer and football (Australian Football) during winter.
- Australia is famous for water sports, and many locals know how to surf.
- Uluru is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is sacred to the Aboriginal people.
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Learn about Australia's size, population, and distribution of inhabitants. Interesting facts about the country's landmass, population density, and more!
