Australia 
Fact Sheet

| Official name: | Commonwealth of Australia |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Canberra |
| Size: | 7.7 million km˛ |
| 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 / People | A person of Australian nationality is an Australian. |
| Local time: | Perth: 07:21 Sydney: 09:21 |
Other interesting facts:
Australia is not only a country but also the smallest continent.
Links on Australia
- Australia Tour Level: upper intermediate
- Australia Day Level: intermediate
- Australian Aborigines Level: upper intermediate
- Facts and History Level: upper intermediate
- Duck-Billed-Platypus Level: intermediate
- Australia Quiz
Changed: 02nd Jan 2008 01:18
URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/read-on/countries/australia
