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It’s the flag of Australia Australia’s coat of arms

Full name: Commonwealth of Australia The capital of Australia: Canberra The main towns of Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin The monetary unit: Australian Dollar Official language: English Area: 7,692,024 square kilometers

Geography Commonwealth of Australia - a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia is the sixth state in the area of ​​the world after Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil, covering approximately 5% of Earth's land surface. It is washed by three oceans and four seas. It is bounded on the north by the Torres Strait and the Timor Sea, on the east by the Coral and Tasman seas, and on the south and west by the Indian Ocean. The continent and the island of Tasmania and a number of smaller islands make up the Commonwealth of Australia.

Government Head of state is Queen of Britain. The Queen is represented by Governor General and six State Governors. Head of government is Prime Minister. Federal Parliament is a legislative body. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 76 Senators, elected for 6-year terms. The House of Representatives consists of 148 members elected every three years. Each state and territory have their own local government. Each state is headed by a governor, has its executive, legislative and judicial systems, modeled on those of the federal government. Each territory has its own legislative assembly.

Climate Australia is in the southern Hemisphere, so the seasons are the other way round. Summer is from December to February, autumn is from March to May, winter is from June to August, and spring is from September to November. Most of the country weather is characterized by clear skies and low rainfall. The climate of Australia ranges from the tropical regions of the Northern Territory to the cool temperature conditions in the southeast (Victoria, Tasmania), where it frequently snows in winter. The tropical northern region has only two seasons: a hot, wet season with rains in February and March, a warm, dry season.

Languages English and Aboriginal languages are stale- languages. There is no Aboriginal language, which is spoken by all Aborigines. There are many different tribal languages. But many Aboriginal languages are dying nowadays, that’s why an Aboriginal language is taught as a second language to Aboriginal children living in the cities.

Economy Australia is one of the ten foremost countries in terms of its level of economic development. Agriculture and mining industry are highly developed. Australia exports beef, lamb, wool and wheat. The country is self-sufficient in food. The country is rich in minerals such as lead, copper, iron ore, gold, silver, tin, uranium and others.

Population Australia's population is about 20 million people. Most of the people - the descendants of immigrants from the British Isles (English, Irish and Scots). Aboriginal people exposed to destruction, preserved only in the interior (about 1.5% of the population). Currently, they use a system of state support. The average population density of 2.4 people 1 km2. The population is concentrated mainly in eastern and southeastern coasts. About 85% of Australians live not more than 80 km from the sea, in the same strip are all the main cities. Urban population - 85%.

Flora and fauna Australia - continent with very rich flora and fauna. It is more than 80 percent of blossoming plants of the country, mammals, reptiles and frogs 50 % of birds are unique for Australia, along with the majority of versions of fresh-water fish and almost. 4000 unique versions of fish live in the sea environment of Australia, 1700 versions of corals, 50 types of sea mammals and a wide range of sea birds. The majority of the sea versions found in southern Australian waters, don't live anywhere more on a planet. Geographical isolation of Australia has led to that the most part of its flora and fauna considerably differs from versions in other parts of the world.

Only this animal lives in one place of globe, on continent of riddles and unexpectedness, in Australia. It isn't similar to any other animal. Even about its opening and the name there are some versions. Now scientists know that in the nature exists about 50 kinds of a kangaroo. The huge kangaroo together with an ostrich emu is represented on the arms of Australia. Kangaroo

The ostrich of Emu is the big Australian bird. She is the second-large bird in the world, after the African ostrich, it reaches 1.5-2 meters in height and weighs to 60 kg. Emu excellent runners, on short distances they accelerate momentum to 50 km/h. However usually Emu go with a speed of 4-7 km/h, covering for a day of 10-25 km. Emu also not bad swim, and are capable to cross the rivers got to them on a way. Emu

The koala is a lovely Australian small animal who reminds a plush bear. Many even name it "the Bear the Koala", but this name is incorrect, as the koala hasn't something in common with bears. The koala is a lazy small animal, he sleeps about 20 hours per day. The koala eats many versions of leaves of an eucalyptus which don't eat the majority of other animals. Koala

Canberra Canberra is the capital of the Commonwealth. In the translation from the Aboriginal language word meaning "meeting place". Canberra is largest city in Australia, located within the country and not on the coast. Flag of Canberra

Australian War Memorial

Sightseeing Questacon - Australian National Centre for Science and Technology

Old Parliament House

Capital Hill

National Museum of Australia

National Gallery of Australia

Namadgi National Park

Melbourne

Sydney