Australia

About Australia

Australia is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent. Australia is the largest country in the Oceania region and the sixth largest country in the world. Although it is rich in natural resources and has a lot of fertile land, more than one-third of Australia is desert. Most Australians or their ancestors immigrated within the last four centuries, excluding the Aboriginal population and others from the outer islands who became Australian through the expansion of the country. Australia is one of the most highly urbanized countries in the world; It is well known for its attractive mega cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Facts About Australia

Official Name: Commonwealth of Australia

Form of Government : Federal parliamentary democracy; Commonwealth realm

Capital : Canberra

Population : 23,470,145

Currency / Money : Australian dollar

Languages: English

Area: 2,969,906 square miles (7,692,024 square kilometers)

Major Rivers: Murray-Darling, Murrumbidgee, Lachlan

Language: English