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Hello Mate! Do you want to explore the land Down Under? Australia is packed with experiences. Watch the Sydney New Year’s fireworks, relax at Bondi Beach, drive along the Great Ocean Road, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, swim in tropical Cairns, eat in Melbourne, and snap a selfie at Uluru. I lived here for several years and still visit this country, where you can pet a kangaroo, cuddle a koala, chat with a cockatoo, and even take a selfie with the smiling quokka.
Australia is a bucket-list destination for beach lovers, nature, and adventure. It is perfect for city life and planning road trips. Head north to Darwin and discover Kakadu National Park, explore Tasmania’s wild landscapes, go wine tasting in the Barossa Valley or Margaret River. From surfing beaches and tropical wetlands to vineyards, deserts, and national parks, there is plenty to see and do.
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Australia: General facts
POPULATION
27 million (2024)
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy
CURRENCY
Australian Dollar (AUD)
LANGUAGE
English
VOLTAGE & PLUG TYPE
230V, 50Hz & Type I
CAPITAL
Canberra
MAIN RELIGION
Christianity (43%) – Catholic, Anglican, Protestant
COUNTRY CODE
+61
TIME ZONE
UTC +8 to +10, daylight saving in some states
EMERGENCY NUMBER
000
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