Australia Country Information
Australia is often considered "The Lucky Country" or "The Land Down Under" famed for its golden sandy beaches, bronzed blondes, The Great Barrier Reef, and Bondi Beach to name a few!
Population: 22 million
Currency: Australian Dollars [AUD]
Climate: Australia features a hot, humid tropic climate in the north, arid desert climate in the middle and temperate climate in the south with mild winters and hot dry summers.
Capital: Canberra
Largest City: Sydney
International Airports: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
Attractions: Uluru, Kakadu, Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Barossa Valley, Kimberleys, Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach.
National Holidays: New Years Day [1st of January], Australia Day [26th of January], Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day [25th of April], Labour Day, Queens Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
Events: Australia Day Celebrations [26th January-nationwide], Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras [February-March Sydney], State of Origin, Riverfire [Brisbane], AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup, Gold Coast Indy [October], Schoolies [Gold Coast November-December], Boxing Day Test [Melbourne], Bathurst 1000 Bathurst.
Electricity: The electrical current is 240 volts AC, 50Hz. Three pin plugs are used but are different to those in most other countries.
Dialing Code: +61
