Australia, Continent in Southern Hemisphere
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth, and the only one to be governed as a single country.
The aboriginal people of Australia have lived there for at least 60,000 years before European settlement begun in the late 18th century.
Australia has an amazing diversity of cultures with more than 200 languages spoken, including indigenous languages.
Its major cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth are located along the coastline, leaving the centre mostly deserted.
Australia has unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, nowhere to be found in the wild outside the continent.
Website: australia.gov.au
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Australia is the smallest continent on Earth, and the only one to be governed as a single country.
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.
Situated on the southeastern coast of the country, Sydney Opera House is a distinguishable architectural marvel.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour.
The Outback is a vast, remote, arid area of Australia, characterized by its red sandy terrain and unique wildlife.
The Twelve Apostles are a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road.
Australia Zoo is a 1,000-acre zoo located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.
The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia.
Q1 is a skyscraper located in Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
The National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible for preserving and maintaining the nation's documentary heritage.
Macquarie Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, notable for its geological makeup and diverse wildlife.
