Capital - Canberra
Population - 20,600,000
Area - 7,686,850 km²
Density - 2.68 inhabitants per km²
Currency - AUD
Official language – English
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north; the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. Australia is famous for its natural attractions, animals, plants and landscapes not found anywhere else in the world, here can be found sub-tropical islands to lounge on, mountains to ski, desert areas, savannah plains and stunning beaches. One of the most popular destination in Australia is the Opera house from Sidney and nearby Harbour Bridge. Uluru is without doubt one of Australia’s best known natural wonders – a solitary and impressive rock. Kangaroos are the best-known of Australia's many fascinating native animals; they can be found in all areas of Australia, from cold-climate areas and desert plains, to tropical rainforests and beaches.
