🇦🇺 Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Basic Information
Capital
Canberra
Region
Oceania
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Australia and New Zealand
Population
27,722,756
Area
7,688,287 km²
Currencies
Australian dollar ($)
Languages
English
About country
Australia is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest country in the world by land area, known for its unique biodiversity and vast landscapes. The continent was originally inhabited by Aboriginal Australians, who arrived tens of thousands of years ago, developing one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. British colonization began in 1788, initially as a penal colony, and gradually expanded across the continent. Today, Australia boasts a robust economy driven by natural resources, agriculture, and a thriving service sector.
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Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Independent
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UN Member
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Codes & Identifiers
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