Australia - Wikipedia
WEBAustralia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, [17] is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. [18] It is the largest country by area in Oceania and the sixth-largest country in the world.
Australia | History, Cities, Population, Capital, Map, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Australia is the smallest continent and one of the largest countries on Earth, lying between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere. Its capital city is Canberra, and its most important economic and cultural centers are Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia (continent) - Wikipedia
WEBThe continent of Australia, sometimes known in technical contexts by the names Sahul (/ s ə ˈ h uː l /), Australia-New Guinea, Australinea, or Meganesia [1] [2] [3] to distinguish it from the country of Australia, is located within the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. [4]
Australia - The World Factbook
WEBSep 10, 2024 · note 1: world's smallest continent but sixth-largest country; the largest country in Oceania, the largest country entirely in the Southern Hemisphere, and the largest country without land borders note 2: the Great Dividing Range that runs along eastern Australia is that continent’s longest mountain range and the third-longest land-based …
Travel to Australia - Australian Tourism Information - Tourism Australia
WEBLooking for travel inspiration? Discover Australia's sparkling beaches, friendly wildlife and natural wonders. There's never been a better time to travel to Australia, so come and say g'day!
Australia - Land, Climate, People | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Australia is an arid continent; fully one-third of its area is occupied by desert, another third is steppe or semidesert, and only in the north, east, southeast, and southwest is precipitation adequate to support vegetation that significantly protects the land surface from weathering.
Australia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Australia is the smallest continent and the largest country in Oceania located between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean in the Southern hemisphere. Australia is geographically positioned both in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of …
Australia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBAustralia (officially called the Commonwealth of Australia) is a country and sovereign state located in the southern hemisphere, in Oceania. Its capital city is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. It is mostly desert country. Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world by land area, and is part of the Oceanic and Australasian regions.
About Australia | Australian Government Department of Foreign …
WEBAustralia in Brief provides an authoritative overview of Australia's history, the land, its people and their way of life. It also looks at Australia's economic, scientific and cultural achievements and its foreign, trade and defence policies.
Australia country guide - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEB23 of the best things to do in Australia. 10 road trips for discovering all of Australia. Guide to tipping in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. First-timers guide to snorkeling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.