Located
in the continent of Oceania.
GEOGRAPHY
The geography of Australia encompasses a wide variety of biogeographic regions being the world's smallest continent but the sixth-largest country in the world. The population of Australia is concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts.
CLIMATE
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Summer (December – February): During summer, average temperatures range from 18.6 - 25.8°C.
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Autumn is the mildest time of year, when the humidity drops and average temperatures fall between 14.
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Winter (June – August): Sydney’s coolest months are June to August when average temperatures drop between 8.8 - 17°C.
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Spring (September – November): In spring, days are warmer but the humidity is not as high as summer. Average daily temperatures range from 11 - 23°C
LANGUAGE
Australia has no official language, English is regarded as the national language of Australia and is spoken by all.
MAJOR CITIES
Canberra is the capital city of Australia in where the Australian Parliament and supreme court is located.
Sydney: Is the most popular city in Australia and the capital of the state of New Wales.
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Melbourne: It is the capital of the state of Victoria. It is the Australia coolest metropolitan city. There`s gourmet restaurants offering, arts scenes as sports.
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HISTORIC SITES
Kakadu National Park: The UNESCO World Heritage is recognised “for both cultural and natural outstanding universal values.” Kakadu in Australia’s Northern Territory has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 50,000 years and has an extensive collection of rock art sites.
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MONEY
- The Australian dollar
- Sign $
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TRANSPORTATION
We used the car, the airplane, the bus, the boat and the train.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bondi beach, Sheraton park, Wild life, Landgham Melbourne, Brigton Beach, Fhillip island and Puffing Billy Railway.
ART AND CULTURE
National museum of Australia and the Sydney Opera House.
FOOD
The most typical dish is grilled kangaroo fillet.
Vegemite
Extract with various vegetable and spice additives To spread in sandwiches or toast.
TYPICAL ANIMALS
The most famous animals are marsupials:
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