Australia's tourism is booming. Here are a few things that you should know about Australia.
The Traveler's Guide To Australia
Australia it the only country that is its own continent. It's area is about 3 million square miles, and it's about the size of the continental United States. The capital city of Australia is Canberra, but Sydney is the largest city, with a population of 4.2 million. The climate is very dry inland, while there are more temperate conditions along the coast. There are more people living along the coast because of the climate conditions.
The original inhabitants of Australia were the Aboriginal tribes. Then in 1770, Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain. In 1788, the first colony was established in New South Wales. Majority of the colonists were actually convicted criminals from Great Britain. After some time, gold was discovered, and so Australia became a destination for people seeking fortune and new life.
On the far northern coast, Australia is home to one of the amazing sites in the world. We're referring to the Great Barrier Reef. With incredible plant life, the reef is world renowned as a diver's paradise. But you have to be careful because the Great White Shark also lives in that ocean.
Australia is a Commonwealth. Its federal laws are like those in the United States, but Australia has no bill of rights. Each territory has authority over its own affairs.
People in Australia are called "Australians." The population of the country is just over 20 million, and it increases by 1.1% every year. Australians ethnicity is 92 percent European, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent Aboriginal. No religion dominates, but 27 percent of Australians considered themselves Roman Catholics. The average life expectancy is 78 years for males, and 83 for females. The literacy rate is surprisingly low (85%).
Australia was often considered the forgotten country. Thanks to long distance transportation, that has changed. Now it is one of the hottest tourist destinations year in and year out.
The Traveler's Guide To Australia
Australia it the only country that is its own continent. It's area is about 3 million square miles, and it's about the size of the continental United States. The capital city of Australia is Canberra, but Sydney is the largest city, with a population of 4.2 million. The climate is very dry inland, while there are more temperate conditions along the coast. There are more people living along the coast because of the climate conditions.
The original inhabitants of Australia were the Aboriginal tribes. Then in 1770, Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain. In 1788, the first colony was established in New South Wales. Majority of the colonists were actually convicted criminals from Great Britain. After some time, gold was discovered, and so Australia became a destination for people seeking fortune and new life.
On the far northern coast, Australia is home to one of the amazing sites in the world. We're referring to the Great Barrier Reef. With incredible plant life, the reef is world renowned as a diver's paradise. But you have to be careful because the Great White Shark also lives in that ocean.
Australia is a Commonwealth. Its federal laws are like those in the United States, but Australia has no bill of rights. Each territory has authority over its own affairs.
People in Australia are called "Australians." The population of the country is just over 20 million, and it increases by 1.1% every year. Australians ethnicity is 92 percent European, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent Aboriginal. No religion dominates, but 27 percent of Australians considered themselves Roman Catholics. The average life expectancy is 78 years for males, and 83 for females. The literacy rate is surprisingly low (85%).
Australia was often considered the forgotten country. Thanks to long distance transportation, that has changed. Now it is one of the hottest tourist destinations year in and year out.
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