Australia is a country in Oceania, Oceania. Its capital is Canberra, with a population of approximately 26.5M and a total area of 7,692,024 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Dollar (A$).
Australia covers an area of 7,692,024 km² with a population density of 3.5/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.69T ($63,800 per capita) and gained independence in 1901. It has a coastline of 25,760 km.
Australia is the only country that is also a continent. It has more species of venomous snakes than any other country, and the country is wider than the Moon.
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The iconic UNESCO sail-shaped performing arts venue on Sydney Harbour
A sacred Aboriginal monolith rising 348m from the desert — Australia's spiritual heart
The world's largest coral reef system, visible from space, stretching 2,300km
Dramatic limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean along the Great Ocean Road
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
The official language(s) of Australia are English.
The population of Australia is approximately 26.5M.
Australia uses the Dollar (A$).
Australia is located in Oceania, in the Oceania region.
Australia has a GDP of $1.69T, with a GDP per capita of $63,800.
The best time to visit Australia is September–November, March–May. The climate is Varied — tropical north, arid center, temperate south.
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