Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country. Australia's population of nearly 26 million, in an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres, is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Canberra is the nation's capital, while the largest city is Sydney, and other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Indigenous Australians inhabited the continent for about 65,000 years, prior to the first arrival of Dutch explorers in the early 17th century, who named it New Holland. In 1770, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788, a date which became Australia's national day.
| Capital | Canberra |
| Demonym | Australian, Aussie (colloquial) |
| Currency | Australian dollar ($) |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Anthem | Advance Australia Fair |
About Australia
A woman travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited amidst the outbreak of the second World War. She reluctantly enlists the help of a local man to drive cattle across hundred of miles to save her property. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Achievement of Australia
Original music for the picture was composed by David Hirschfelder. The film was nominated for nine Satellite Awards and took home three.
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Australia Category.. Outline of Australia - This outline of Australia is an overview of and topical guide to various aspects of the country of Australia. Australia refers to both the continent of Australia and to the Commonwealth of Australia, the sovereign country.. Index of Australia-related articles - The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to Australia.. Countries in Oceania.. G20 nations.. Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations.. English-speaking countries and territories.. Member states of the United Nations.
