About Australia

Australia – the diverse land down under, home to so many fascinating natural landmarks and a country that is thought of in so many different ways. Australia is a multi-cultural country that welcomes all nations, backgrounds, and religions.

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Australia officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With spectacular landscapes and rich ancient culture, Australia is a land like no other. It is the earth’s sixth-largest country in land area and is the only nation to govern an entire continent.

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Australia boasts some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest coral reef system, the Heritage Listed Ayers Rock (Uluru), the Bungle Bungles in Western Australia, the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. Man-made icons include the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

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What is important to know about Australia

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• Australia Currency: AUD

• Australia Telephone area code: +61

• Australia Electricity (plug): Electricity in Australia is 220-240 volts, plug type I.

• Check out the type of plug. http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeI.htm

• Australia Annual events: Australia Day, Darwin Festival (Aug), AFL Grand Final (Sep), Melbourne Cup (Nov), Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race, New Years Eve Fireworks (Dec) and more http://www.australia.com/en/events.html

• Australia Public holidays: Check out on the Government website. https://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/special-dates-and-events/public-holidays

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Australia weather average

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• New South Wales: 8ºC – 27ºC

• Northern Territory: 21ºC – 36ºC

• Queensland: 9ºC – 17ºC

• South Australia: 10ºC – 30ºC

• Tasmania: 4ºC – 21ºC

• WA: 13ºC – 33ºC