Australia A Guide for Travellers
Australia is a constitutional monarchy with a federal division of powers. It uses a parliamentary system of government with Queen Elizabeth II at its apex as the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as monarch of the other Commonwealth realms.
Melbourne is an international cultural centre, with cultural endeavours spanning major events and festivals, drama, musicals, comedy, music, art, architecture, literature, film and television. Melbourne is the birthplace of Australian film and television.
Sydney is the state capital of New Sout Wales and the most populous city in Australia. It is on Australia's south-east coast, on the Tasman Sea. In June 2010 the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4. 6 million people.
Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2, 900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2, 600 kilometres (1, 600 mi) over an area of approximately 344, 400 square kilometres (133, 000 sq mi).
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia.
Perth is home to four public universities: the University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Murdoch University, and Edith Cowan University.
Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of 2. 2 million, Brisbane has a substantial live music scene, both popular and classical. A panorama view of the stage and Brisbane River during World Expo 88
Mount Hotham Alpine Resort holds the record for the highest annual rainfall of any Victorian resort over the past decade. Most of the skiing is based on one side of a large valley, and the area connects to the Bogong High Plains.
Coral Sea The Coral Sea is a marginal sea off the northeast coast of Australia, and classified as an interim Australian bioregion.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 367, 000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall.