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| Location |
Southern hemisphere, between Pacific and Indian
Ocean. Sixth largest continent in world. |
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| Climate |
Temperate, mild winters and hotter summers.
Rainfall is heavy up north, chillier down south. |
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| Terrain |
Varies. Rainforests in north. Desert in central
and western Australia. Mountainous down south. |
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| Population |
19.5 million |
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| Nationality |
Australian |
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| Ethnic groups |
92% Caucasian, 7% Asian, 1% Aboriginal |
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| Religions |
75% Christian, 1% Muslim, 1% Buddhist, 0.5%
Jewish |
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| Languages |
English |
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| Government Type |
Independent member of the Commonwealth of
Nations |
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| Capital |
Canberra |
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| Description of Flag |
Australia’s flag also has UK flag on it, as well as
seven-pointed star to represent the original colonies. The points
depict the original six states and its territories. |
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| Australia Flag |
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