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Australia

Australia: The land of Kangaroos and Koala

Australia’s history dates back to the 17th century when the Europeans discovered this landmass, later on the British settlers occupied the Australian territory by uprooting the indigenous Aboriginals. In the early 1850’s, there was a gold rush in Australia followed by a rebellion against mining license fees, leading to civil disobedience. Since the past centuries Australia has progressed tremendously in terms of infrastructure modernisation and is now one of the most developed nations in the world. Australia with capital Canberra is a constitutional monarchy under the titular rule of the British Monarch.

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Geography, Climate and Economy of Australia:
Australia’s Geography is extremely diverse and has varied terrain ranging from snow-capped Australian Alps to large deserts of Tasmania and tropical forests. Its eastern coast has the world’s largest coral reef called the Great Barrier Reef. The central part of the country is almost arid and is very sparsely populated. Major population resides in the coastal area that forms the southeast part of the country.

Deserts cover almost 40% of the total landmass of Australia. However, its southeast and southwest areas have temperate climate and are arable. In summers the temperatures may go up to 50 degree Celsius, while in winters the lowest temperatures fall to sub zero levels. Besides, in Australia, the occurrence of rainfalls is almost unpredictable along with cyclones and thunderstorms.

Australia’s economy is booming with the services sector alone comprising 68% of the total GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors contribute 10% of GDP but account for 57% of the exports. Australia has vast natural reserves and its major exports include wheat, wool, gold, coal, liquefied natural gas and iron-ore.

Culture and Cuisine of Australia:
Australia is a country of heterogeneous cultures having the influences of both English and non-English speaking cultures. Australian English has altogether different vocabulary and accent. This country has a rich vibrant culture as can be witnessed by its music, art and literature. The famous Sydney Opera House and Royal Exhibition Building are the primary iconic structures. The native Australian music includes the music of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

A traditional Australian dish includes meat pie and sausage roll and also the famous ‘Australian Hamburger’. Some of the typical dishes include Vegemite, Chiko Roll and Pie Floater tomato soup. The name of chocolates is unique; such as Violet Crumble, Jaffas, Tim Tams and a cereal named Weet-Bix. Besides this, it produces a variety of exotic wines that are world famous and are exported to more than 100 countries.

Tourist Attractions in Australia:
Australia is world famous for its enchanting beaches where a number of native and tourist people come for relaxation and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Sydney is one of the most prominent cities that comprise amazing architectural structures. Melbourne is the cultural hub of Australia and equipped with better transport facilities and universities. Some of the other attractions are located in Western Australia, which is known for having a wide variety of flowers and also ghost towns.

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