| Studying & Living - Australia |
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Existence : 400 yrs
Area : 7,692,030 square kilometres
Population : 20,272,417
Main States : Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Gold Coast
Industries : Dairy / Education |
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Climate : Nearly a third of Australia is in the tropics and the rest is in the temperate zone.
The highlands and tablelands of Tasmania and the south eastern corner of the mainland are the coldest areas. Summer is from December to February; autumn from March to May; winter from June to August; and spring from September to November. |
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Multiculturalism : The British influence originating in Australia's colonial origins has
evolved over two centuries into a dynamic multiculturalism with invaluable contributions
from migrants from all parts of the world. |
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| Almost a quarter of today's 18 million Australians were born in another country. There are nearly one million Asian-born Australians. About 2 per cent are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. More than 100 different ethnic groups are represented in Australia, making Australia one of the most ethnically diversified countries in the world. |
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| Almost a quarter of today's 18 million Australians were born in another country. There are nearly one million Asian-born Australians. About 2 per cent are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. More than 100 different ethnic groups are represented in Australia, making Australia one of the most ethnically diversified countries in the world. |
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