Australia is an island continent and the world’s sixth-largest country (7,682,300 sq km). Lying between the Indian and Pacific oceans, the country is approximately 4,000 km from east to west and 3,200 km from north to south, with a coastline 36,735 km long. Canberra is Australia’s capital city. Australia is world-famous for its natural wonders and wide-open spaces, its beaches, deserts, “the bush”, and “the Outback”. Australia is one of the world’s most highly urbanized countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth
Interesting facts about Australia that may surprise you
- The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps. …
- 90% of Australians live on the coast. …
- Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world. …
- The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. …
- Australia has over 60 separate wine regions
Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world. With spectacular landscapes and a rich ancient culture, Australia is a land like no other.