Australia is the sixth largest country on land mass in the world and the largest in the continent of Australasia. It is home to over twenty five million people with the largest cities on the coast, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Currency:
Australian Dollar ($AUD)
Population:
26 Million
Capital:
Canberra
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Where is Australia
Australia is located in the continent Australasia. Australia consists of seven states Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, Tazmania, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Southern Territory and Western Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
The local currency is Australian Dollar AUD. 1 AUD equals approximately 0.64 US Dollar. You generally have the option to pay by card or cash throughout the country.
The largest airports in order are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Cairns.
Australia is in the Southern hemisphere, meaning that its summer is in December and winter is in July. Dependant on temperature, November to February are good times to visit.
Popular Marine Life
Parrotfish
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Oscellaris Clownfish
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Green Turtle
Tomato Anemonefish
Cowtail Stingray
Damselfish
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Golden Gregory & Chromis
Pufferfish
Stripey
Rare Marine Life
Humpback Whale
Reef Manta Ray
Hawksbill Turtle
Spotted Wobbegong
Southern Eagle Ray
Blacktip Reef Shark
Giant Australian Cuttlefish
Common Octopus
Coral Reef
Boulder Coral
Folded Coral
Brain Coral
Acroporidae Coral
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Lettuce Coral
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