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About Australia
Australia is a country, and continent, surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans. Its major cities Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide are coastal, but its capital, Canberra, is inland and nicknamed the "Bush Capital." The country is known for its Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, the vast Outback (interior desert wilderness) and unique animal species including kangaroos and duck-billed platypuses.
A collection of stories, facts and myths that could only happen in Australia.
Australia's biggest, smallest, oldest, highest, hottest, coldest, highest.
Donald Horne's famous phrase 'the lucky country' have been used in numerous ways to describe everything that is great about our nation.
The story of "Advance Australia Fair" - Australia's National Anthem.
Australia is one of the world's most multicultural countries, encompassing everyone from the world's oldest culture, to newly arrived migrants.
Australian recorded history is peppered with myths, legends, far fetched stories, as well as an equal number of facts that are stranger than fiction.
The flags - and the stories behind the flags - of Australia, its states, territories and dependencies - both past and present.
Australia's national currency is the Australian dollar (AUD) which comes in polymer (plastic) notes, as well as silver and bronze coins for denominations of $2 and less.
Australia's national icons range from the sublime to the commonplace - from stunning natural and man-made wonders to humble food items like Aussie meat pies and a yeast-based spread called vegemite.
Australians love their cars and enjoy nothing better than climbing aboard and going for a drive.
The Australian ‘sweet tooth’ was born early and we know from ship’s records that the First Fleet in 1788 carried a load of sugar cane. Be it cakes, biscuits or lollies, we just can't get enough.
Over the years there has been a plethora of individuals who have decided to secede from the Commonwealth of Australia and create independent nations and principalities.