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Australia

Fact Sheet

Official name:Commonwealth of Australia
Capital:Canberra
Size:7.7 million km²
Population:21 million
Borders:no direct borders; Timor Sea and Arafura Sea (northwest), Torres Strait (northeast), Great Barrier Reef (northeast), Tasman Sea (southeast), Indian Ocean (south)
Currency:Australian Dollar
Official language:English
Nationality / PeopleA person of Australian nationality is an Australian.
Local time:Perth: 11:14 WST (Tuesday, 13th May 2008)
Sydney: 13:14 EST (Tuesday, 13th May 2008)

Other interesting facts:

Australia is not only a country but also the smallest continent.

Links on Australia

Changed: 01st Jan 2008 22:18

URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/read-on/countries/australia