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Australia occupies the whole of the island continent of Australia, lying between the Indian and Pacific oceans and its offshore islands, principally Tasmania to the south east. Australia is a multicultural society.
Australia is a Federation with power divided broadly between the national government and the state governments. The states are New South Walles, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.
Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world. Melbourne has the second largest Greek population in the world, after Athens. Termite mounds are the tallest non-human constructions on earth. Australia is an important producer and exporter of a wider range of agricultural products especially wool. Australia is the world’s leading in wool producer.
Capital: Canberra
Government: Democratic
Languages: English, Chinese, Italian and others.
Religions: Catholic, Anglican, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim and others.
Independence: 1st January 1901
National Holiday: Australia Day, 26 January (1788)
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Agriculture: Wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits, cattle, sheep, poultry.
Industries: Mining, Industrial and transportation equipment, Food processing, Chemicals and Steel.
Australia is the world's smallest continent but sixth largest country.
Large Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.
Official Language: English
Natural resources: Bauxite, Coal, Iron ore, Copper, Tin, Silver, Uranium, Nickel, Tungsten, Mineral sands, Lead, Zinc, Diamonds, Natural gas, Petroleum.
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