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Australia

History

Federation was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Australia deep historical roots.
Balfour Declaration was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Australia deep historical roots.
Statute of Westminster Adoption Act was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Australia deep historical roots.
Australia Acts was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Australia deep historical roots.
CapitalCanberra
Population27.5M
Area7,692,024 km2
CurrencyAustralian dollar

Short facts

RegionOceania / Australasia
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneMultiple (AEST UTC+10 to AWST UTC+8)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Great Barrier Reef: The world's largest coral reef system, stretching 2,300 km along the Queensland coast.
  • Sydney: Iconic harbour city with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach.
  • Uluru: Sacred sandstone monolith at the heart of the Red Centre, revered by the Anangu people.
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Planning questions

What is Australia known for?Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Uluru.
What is the capital?Canberra.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?26 January.
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Upcoming events

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Known for

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