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Country Information

Capital
Canberra
Population
22,293,848
Area
7,692,024 km²
Largest City
Sydney
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Observed
ISO Code
AU / AUS
Time Zones
7 zone
Languages
English
Currency
Australian Dollar ($) - $100
Coordinates
Decimal:-35.2835, 149.1281
DMS:35°17′00″S, 149°07′41″E
Elevation
Highest:2,228 m
Lowest:-15 m
Average:1,107 m
International Dialing Code
+61

Time Zones

• Australia/Adelaide| ACDT (UTC+10:30)
• Australia/Brisbane| AEST (UTC+10)
• Australia/Darwin| ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Australia/Hobart| AEDT (UTC+11)
• Australia/Melbourne| AEDT (UTC+11)
• Australia/Perth| AWST (UTC+8)
• Australia/Sydney| AEDT (UTC+11)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Darwin
Southernmost
Hobart
Easternmost
Gold Coast
Westernmost
Bunbury

About Australia

•Australia is home to the world's oldest living cultures, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples having inhabited the continent for over 65,000 years.
•The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the largest coral reef system in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
•Australia has a diverse range of ecosystems, including deserts, rainforests, and unique wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas.
•The Australian Gold Rush in the 1850s significantly contributed to the nation's economic development and population growth.
•Australia is known for its distinctive art forms, including Aboriginal rock art and contemporary street art found in cities like Melbourne.
•English is the de facto national language of Australia, though there are many Indigenous languages still spoken across the country.
•The Sydney Opera House is an iconic architectural masterpiece and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
•Australia celebrates Australia Day on January 26, commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, though it is also a day of reflection for many Indigenous Australians.
•The Australian economy is one of the largest in the world, and it relies heavily on sectors such as mining, agriculture, and services.
•The annual Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display is one of the largest and most famous celebrations globally, attracting millions of viewers.
•Australia has a strong sporting culture, excelling in sports such as cricket, rugby, and Australian rules football.
•The nation is known for its diverse culinary scene, influenced by its multicultural population and local ingredients.
•Uluru, a massive sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory, is sacred to the Indigenous Anangu people and is a popular tourist destination.
•Australia is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the G20.

Cities in Australia

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Cities by Population

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