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Australia Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Australia, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Australia
Australia and The Pacific Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Australia and The Pacific vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/australia-and-the-pacific
Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
How to Choose a South Pacific Island - Lonely Planet

Read How to choose a South Pacific island by Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/pacific/travel-tips-and-articles/77677
Australia Travel Guide - Nomadic Matt

Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It's known as a major backpacking, camping, and driving destination, but no matter what your travel style is, there is something to draw you here.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/
Ziwira - Australia and Southern Pacific Destinations

Australia is the smallest continent with an area of approximately 8 million square kilometers and a population of nearly 24 million.
http://ziwira.com/travel/destination-a-z/continent/australia-and-southern-pacific
Australia Trips & South Pacific Vacations - Goway Travel

Travel packages, tours and flights for independent trips to Australia & South Pacific. Experienced and knowledgeable staff. Request a free trip quote.
http://www.goway.com/trips/dest/australia-and-south-pacific/
Australia and South Pacific Travel Guide - TravelandLeisure

Tips on Australia + South Pacific from our Local Experts
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/australia-new-zealand-south-pacific
10 Best Hotels Near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours - TripAdvisor

Hotels near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours, Apia on TripAdvisor: Find 2,940 traveler reviews, 1,162 candid photos, and prices for 22 hotels near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours in Apia, Samoa.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g312868-d3191421-Oceania_Travel_and_Tours_Savaii_Day_Tours-Apia_Upolu.html
Best Australia and Oceania Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Australia and Oceania Travel Guide: 71031 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Australia and Oceania at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/TravelGuide-Australia_and_Oceania.html
Australia and Oceania Accommodation - Compare Hotel Deals on Trivago

Searching for accommodation in Australia and Oceania? Compare prices to find the cheapest deal fromÂ 929005 hotels with trivag.
http://www.trivago.com.au/australia---oceania-561/hotel

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Commonwealth of Australia
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair"^{[N 1]}
Commonwealth of Australia Australian territorial claim in Antarctica
Capital	Canberra 35°18′29″S 149°07′28″E / 35.30806°S 149.12444°E / -35.30806; 149.12444
Largest city	Sydney (metropolitan) Melbourne (urban)^{[N 2]}
Official language and national language	English (de facto) None (de jure)
Religion ( 2021) ^[4]	43.9% Christianity 38.9% no religion 3.2% Islam 2.7% Hinduism 2.4% Buddhism 1.7% other 7.2% unanswered^{[N 3]}
Demonym(s)	Australian Aussie (colloquial)^[5]^[6]^[7]
Government	Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor-General	Sam Mostyn
• Prime Minister	Anthony Albanese

Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Independence from the United Kingdom

• Federation and creation of the Constitution	1 January 1901
• Balfour Declaration	15 November 1926
• Statute of Westminster Adoption Act	9 October 1942
• Australia Acts	3 March 1986

Area
• Total	7,688,287^[8]^[9]^[10] km² (2,968,464 sq mi) (6th)
• Water (%)	1.79 (2015)^[10]
Population
• 2024 estimate	27,510,100^[11] (54th)
• 2021 census	25,890,773^[12]
• Density	3.6/km² (9.3/sq mi) (244th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$1.898 trillion^[13] (19th)
• Per capita	$69,475^[13] (23rd)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$1.802 trillion^[13] (14th)
• Per capita	$65,966^[13] (12th)
Gini (2020)	32.4^[14] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.946^[15] very high (10th)
Currency	Australian dollar ($) (AUD)
Time zone	UTC+8; +9.5; +10 (AWST, ACST, AEST^{[N 4]})
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+10.5; +11 (ACDT, AEDT^{[N 4]})
	DST not observed in Qld, WA and NT
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy^[16]
Drives on	left
Calling code	+61
ISO 3166 code	AU
Internet TLD	.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Australia Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Australia, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Australia
Australia and The Pacific Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Australia and The Pacific vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/australia-and-the-pacific
Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
How to Choose a South Pacific Island - Lonely Planet

Read How to choose a South Pacific island by Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/pacific/travel-tips-and-articles/77677
Australia Travel Guide - Nomadic Matt

Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It's known as a major backpacking, camping, and driving destination, but no matter what your travel style is, there is something to draw you here.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/
Ziwira - Australia and Southern Pacific Destinations

Australia is the smallest continent with an area of approximately 8 million square kilometers and a population of nearly 24 million.
http://ziwira.com/travel/destination-a-z/continent/australia-and-southern-pacific
Australia Trips & South Pacific Vacations - Goway Travel

Travel packages, tours and flights for independent trips to Australia & South Pacific. Experienced and knowledgeable staff. Request a free trip quote.
http://www.goway.com/trips/dest/australia-and-south-pacific/
Australia and South Pacific Travel Guide - TravelandLeisure

Tips on Australia + South Pacific from our Local Experts
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/australia-new-zealand-south-pacific
10 Best Hotels Near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours - TripAdvisor

Hotels near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours, Apia on TripAdvisor: Find 2,940 traveler reviews, 1,162 candid photos, and prices for 22 hotels near Oceania Travel and Tours Savaii Day Tours in Apia, Samoa.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g312868-d3191421-Oceania_Travel_and_Tours_Savaii_Day_Tours-Apia_Upolu.html
Best Australia and Oceania Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Australia and Oceania Travel Guide: 71031 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Australia and Oceania at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/TravelGuide-Australia_and_Oceania.html
Australia and Oceania Accommodation - Compare Hotel Deals on Trivago

Searching for accommodation in Australia and Oceania? Compare prices to find the cheapest deal fromÂ 929005 hotels with trivag.
http://www.trivago.com.au/australia---oceania-561/hotel

Commonwealth of Australia
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair"^{[N 1]}
Commonwealth of Australia Australian territorial claim in Antarctica
Capital	Canberra 35°18′29″S 149°07′28″E / 35.30806°S 149.12444°E / -35.30806; 149.12444
Largest city	Sydney (metropolitan) Melbourne (urban)^{[N 2]}
Official language and national language	English (de facto) None (de jure)
Religion ( 2021) ^[4]	43.9% Christianity 38.9% no religion 3.2% Islam 2.7% Hinduism 2.4% Buddhism 1.7% other 7.2% unanswered^{[N 3]}
Demonym(s)	Australian Aussie (colloquial)^[5]^[6]^[7]
Government	Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor-General	Sam Mostyn
• Prime Minister	Anthony Albanese

Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Independence from the United Kingdom

• Federation and creation of the Constitution	1 January 1901
• Balfour Declaration	15 November 1926
• Statute of Westminster Adoption Act	9 October 1942
• Australia Acts	3 March 1986

Area
• Total	7,688,287^[8]^[9]^[10] km² (2,968,464 sq mi) (6th)
• Water (%)	1.79 (2015)^[10]
Population
• 2024 estimate	27,510,100^[11] (54th)
• 2021 census	25,890,773^[12]
• Density	3.6/km² (9.3/sq mi) (244th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$1.898 trillion^[13] (19th)
• Per capita	$69,475^[13] (23rd)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$1.802 trillion^[13] (14th)
• Per capita	$65,966^[13] (12th)
Gini (2020)	32.4^[14] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.946^[15] very high (10th)
Currency	Australian dollar ($) (AUD)
Time zone	UTC+8; +9.5; +10 (AWST, ACST, AEST^{[N 4]})
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+10.5; +11 (ACDT, AEDT^{[N 4]})
	DST not observed in Qld, WA and NT
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy^[16]
Drives on	left
Calling code	+61
ISO 3166 code	AU
Internet TLD	.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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